Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City
Program Coordinator (Family Support Specialist)-Health Department
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66101
Job Posting
The Unified Government Public Health Department is seeking Family Support Specialists (Program Coordinators) for its Healthy Families Wyandotte (HFW) Program. HFW is an evidence-based, intensive home visitation program. The Family Support Specialists are responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to 3 years) contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family's home; each visit should last one hour. The interventions should be family-centered, strength based and directed at: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The activities may also include identifying and referring for contact/appointments at other supportive agencies, including health care appointments. The Family Support Specialists will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for the accomplishment of those goals, as well as the assessment of the normal growth and development of the target child. Must be able to work with a diverse client population, work in a team setting, maintain an appropriate caseload, complete documentation on time, exercise good judgment, and refer clients to community resources as appropriate. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, special or early childhood education, child development or a related field, experience in working with or providing services to children and their families, or a related field and two years of related: or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Must be able to work with a diverse client population, work in a team setting, maintain an appropriate caseload, complete documentation on time, exercise good judgment, and refer clients to community resources as appropriate. Bilingual in Spanish/English or Burmese/English is a plus. A valid Kansas driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary. Must reside in Wyandotte County or relocate into the county within 12 months. This is a grant-funded position. Salary Range: $26.74-$28.95/hr. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member. Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS
The Unified Government Public Health Department is seeking Family Support Specialists (Program Coordinators) for its Healthy Families Wyandotte (HFW) Program. HFW is an evidence-based, intensive home visitation program. The Family Support Specialists are responsible for initiating and maintaining regular and long-term (up to 3 years) contact/support with families. This activity will occur primarily within the family's home; each visit should last one hour. The interventions should be family-centered, strength based and directed at: establishing a trusting relationship; assisting in strengthening the parent-child relationship; assisting parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment; improving the family support system; and increasing the family's ability to problem solve and assume the role of advocate for themselves and their children. The activities may also include identifying and referring for contact/appointments at other supportive agencies, including health care appointments. The Family Support Specialists will also be responsible for assisting the family in establishing goals and a plan for the accomplishment of those goals, as well as the assessment of the normal growth and development of the target child. Must be able to work with a diverse client population, work in a team setting, maintain an appropriate caseload, complete documentation on time, exercise good judgment, and refer clients to community resources as appropriate. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, special or early childhood education, child development or a related field, experience in working with or providing services to children and their families, or a related field and two years of related: or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Must be able to work with a diverse client population, work in a team setting, maintain an appropriate caseload, complete documentation on time, exercise good judgment, and refer clients to community resources as appropriate. Bilingual in Spanish/English or Burmese/English is a plus. A valid Kansas driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary. Must reside in Wyandotte County or relocate into the county within 12 months. This is a grant-funded position. Salary Range: $26.74-$28.95/hr. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member. Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS