Position Title: Home Visitation Intake Specialist/Parenting Coach

Working Title: Home Visitor

Agency Unit: HFA Reports to: HFA Supervisor

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Grade: $15.96 - $23.96 FLSA Status: Non exempt Hourly

Position Summary:

All positions of PPHD will work to support the PPHD mission of "Working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work and play in the Panhandle." This position will support the implementation of PPHD strategic plan objectives through collaboration with partners and the community, a commitment to Community Health Improvement, dedication to implementing evidence-based practices, and implementation of the standards and measures of PHAB accreditation.

The Intake Specialist/Parent Coach is responsible for assessment of potential clients for eligibility in the program and developing and maintaining regular and long-term contact and support with families through home visitation.

Essential Duties:

Follow the Healthy Families America model to implement evidence-based home visitation using Growing Great Kids curriculum and Circle of Security by doing the following:

Initiate prescribed home visits and maintain long-term contact/support with families. Activity will occur primarily within the familys home and last at least one hour per visit.

Provide family-centered, strength-based coaching directed at establishing a trusting relationship; assist parents in optimizing the home environment; assist family in identifying and improving family support systems; increase parents independent problem solving and child advocacy skills.

Identify and refer to other supportive agencies, including healthcare appointments, as needed.

Assist families in establishing goals and plans for accomplishing them.

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