Starpoint
Description
Starpoint, a local nonprofit organization, seeks a Home Visitor for its Parenting & Family program in Fremont County. The home visits will be family-centered and strengths-based. They will focus on establishing a trusting relationship, assisting in strengthening parent/child attachment and relationships, assisting parents in improving their parenting skills and providing a safe and nurturing home environment, improving the family support system, supporting families' access to much-needed resources, and problem-solving within the family. The Home Visitor will assume the role of advocate for the parent and the child when needed.
Requirements SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Culturally effective capabilities for varying cultural characteristics and beliefs.
Understanding of family support and strengthening.
Understanding trauma-informed care and trauma-informed response.
Experience raising or caring for a child, youth, or adolescent with mental health or co-occurring disorders and has worked with multiple agencies/providers.
Divergent thinking when seeking resources, tools, and programs.
Ability to work with families on financial management, budgeting, and increasing income.
Ability to be a team player and work with diverse professionals.
Self-confident with the ability to empower with non-judgment.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management/ organization skills.
Demonstrate excellent technological/computer skills and must be comfortable with managing different database systems and meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to work and handle crisis and secondary trauma.
Excellent at tracking and keeping clear documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree preferred in social work, education, child development, or equivalent, with previous experience with young children, families, or home visiting.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and certificate of personal auto insurance on file.
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Requirements SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Culturally effective capabilities for varying cultural characteristics and beliefs.
Understanding of family support and strengthening.
Understanding trauma-informed care and trauma-informed response.
Experience raising or caring for a child, youth, or adolescent with mental health or co-occurring disorders and has worked with multiple agencies/providers.
Divergent thinking when seeking resources, tools, and programs.
Ability to work with families on financial management, budgeting, and increasing income.
Ability to be a team player and work with diverse professionals.
Self-confident with the ability to empower with non-judgment.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and time management/ organization skills.
Demonstrate excellent technological/computer skills and must be comfortable with managing different database systems and meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to work and handle crisis and secondary trauma.
Excellent at tracking and keeping clear documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree preferred in social work, education, child development, or equivalent, with previous experience with young children, families, or home visiting.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and certificate of personal auto insurance on file.
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