Trauma-Informed Family Support Specialist

KVC Health Systems, Inc.; Webster Groves (MO); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KVC Health Systems, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Parent Aide to provide supportive services to families, including education, crisis intervention, and home or community visits.

You will build trusting relationships using a strength-based approach and help families access community resources within a long-term plan. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and strong oral and written communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word and email applications.
• Able to work with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Conducts education programs on site, in the community, or in a family’s home.
• Enroll clients and assess the emotional and social needs of families.
• Support parents and help them to get their children off to a healthy start through ongoing assessment, education, and support.
• Provide necessary referrals to outside agencies for assistance in completing goals set by families.
• Position may include home visitation duties using Healthy Families America Model and DHSS contract responsibilities.
• Engage families through a strength-based approach that encourages the client to see their own strengths and make self-directed efforts at change.
• Establish awareness in the community regarding the program and work to ensure families in need have information about how to access services.
• Maintains files according to Agency requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Utilizes a computer in preparing professional written reports and summaries for various agencies within the established period.
• May transport residents or clients to thejob
• Capable of functioning independently, practicing good judgment and discretion in decision making and promoting positive parenting and child development while reducing the risk of maltreatment
• Demonstrated willingness to work a non-structured flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the betterment of KVC
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Independent judgment

Diversity sensitivity

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

Word

Email applications

Description du poste

KVC Health Systems, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Parent Aide to provide supportive services to families, including education, crisis intervention, and home or community visits.

You will build trusting relationships using a strength-based approach and help families access community resources within a long-term plan. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and strong oral and written communication.