More Than Just A Job
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of your neighbors in need?
Be a part of the NCPPC team. We seek talented and diverse staff interested in working in a rewarding, challenging, and dynamic environment. Our mission is to strengthen maternal and family health within our communities by identifying service needs and improving access to care. Join us in our mission!
Family Support Specialist (Home Visitor) – Jefferson County
- Full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position
- Jefferson County (Watertown office)
- Benefits Eligible:
- Paid Time Off (Sick, Holiday, Vacation, Personal)
- New York State Paid Family Leave
- Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) and 401(k) Matching
- Mileage Reimbursement at GSA rate
- Salary range: $37,500 – $39,000 in the first year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Ongoing Professional Development
Required Steps to Apply
1. Review the job description below.
2. Complete an Application for Employment by clicking HERE.
3. Send a Resume.
Email to employment@ncppc.org
Or mail to NCPPC, 200 Washington St, Suite 300, Watertown, NY 13601
Or submit on Indeed,
Healthy Families Jefferson/Lewis (HFJL), a program of the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc. (NCPPC), is an evidence-based, accredited parent support and early intervention program that promotes child and family health and development, positive parent-child bonding, and protective factors starting at the most effective time: with expectant parents and parents of babies under three months of age. This program is delivered within the context of the Healthy Families America (HFA) Best Practice Standards and the Healthy Families New York system.
The Family Support/Resource Specialist Home Visitor, reporting to the Program Supervisor and Program Manager, is responsible for conducting outreach and screenings to identify pregnant or newly parenting caregivers who are eligible for support services and enrollment into the Healthy Families program. Upon enrollment, regular and long-term (up to five years) support will be provided to families. Activity will primarily occur in person at the family’s home with each visit lasting for one hour.
The Home Visitor partners with families and respects diverse family structures and parenting practices. Support to parents will be family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship; strengthening the parent-child relationship; promoting healthy childhood growth and development; and enhancing family well-being by reducing risk and building protective factors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Adhere to the HFA Best Practice Standards, as well as the policies and procedures of Healthy Families New York, the Healthy Families site, and NCPPC, as well as the Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals.
- Meet with caregivers prenatally or shortly after the birth of their child. Partner with families, establish trusting relationships, and maintain regular contact primarily through home visits.
- Maintain a caseload (15-18 families) and case weight (24-30 points) level and intensity consistent with funder and model requirements (based on 40 hours/week, or 1 FTE).
- Engage families using a strength-based approach and evidence-based curriculum; lead parent-child activities that strengthen the parent-child relationship; promote healthy childhood growth and development; and enhance family well-being.
- Conduct family and child assessments (e.g., HFA FROG Scale, PHQ and PHQ-9, ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2, CHEERS Check-In, etc.).
- Implement activities outlined on the Family Service Plan to address areas of concern.
- Assist families in establishing goals and supporting them throughout this process.
- Identifying and referring families for other supportive services, including health care services.
- Collaborate with other community agencies and service providers.
- Participate in or facilitate community outreach/awareness/education events and activities to promote the agency and program (e.g., events, presentations, agency briefings, development of materials, distribution of materials, etc.).
- Organize and coordinate activities related to parenting programming (i.e., group workshops, community events, family fun events, etc.).
- Work collaboratively in a team-based setting; participate in meetings and case conferences.
- Participate in weekly one-to-one supervision and monthly group consultation.
- Ensure accurate and prompt case and program documentation in written and electronic forms.
- Complete all required orientation, core, and wrap-around training, as well as participate in ongoing professional development and training. Some travel for training within NY state is required and may require one or more overnight stays.
- Complete annual training related to child abuse and neglect and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- As assigned, perform other duties related to the mission and goals of the agency and program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to working with children and families, or equivalent (associate degree and at least two years of comparable experience, or high school diploma/GED and at least five years of comparable experience).
- Experience in home visiting and a strong background in successfully providing prevention services to the prenatal to age 5 population and their families.
- Solid understanding of, or experience in, reflective practice, motivating individuals, and providing support to individuals in stressful environments.
- Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment & bonding.
- Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families and communities; including respect for and sensitivity to the beliefs, needs, and rights of others who have differing cultural, racial, sexual, religious, economic, or ethnic identities.
- Solid understanding of, or experience in, providing family-centered, strength-based services to individuals and families who have experienced trauma or other significant adverse events.
- Indigenous or long-term community resident or clear knowledge of the community, including being aware of community resources, their eligibility requirements, and their referral process.
- Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health endorsement or knowledge of maternal-infant/paternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment.
- Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.
Minimum Requirements
- Associate degree in human services or a field related to working with children and families, or equivalent (high school diploma/GED and at least two years of comparable experience).
- An ability to establish trusting relationships.
- Acceptance of individual differences.
- Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing the value of supervision, etc.).
- Strong and positive communication skills to effectively perform the position.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Functional knowledge of operating a computer, smartphone, and other technology, including using Microsoft 365, Adobe PDF, and Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
- Driver’s license that is valid in NYS, acceptable driving record, a reliable personal car, and an active auto insurance policy to meet travel requirements associated with this position (e.g., home visits, family events, outreach, training, meetings, etc.).
- Ability to work during standard office hours (Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm), as well as flexible hours (i.e., evening or weekend) to occasionally accommodate family visits, program activities, or training.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (e.g., criminal, child abuse/neglect, education, employment, driver’s license).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
- The North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc. (NCPPC), is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- NCPPC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
- All aspects of employment, including decisions to hire, transfer, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and the needs of NCPPC.