Family Connections Consultant - Yuma, United States - Child & Family Resources

Child & Family Resources

Verified Company

Yuma, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

General Description:

A Family Connection Consultant (FCC)
Nurturing Parenting Practitioner (NPP) works with families and their children through home/virtual visitation to deliver the Family Connections and/or Nurturing Parenting Curricula. As a consultant/practitioner, I will provide individualized services to best meet the family's needs in accordance with the model and curricula. Meeting families at a time that is convenient to the families within the stipulated periods per the model and contract. The expectation is that under this role the FCC/NPP is able to maintain a caseload of 6‐10 families and be able to deliver weekly visits as well as complete data entry within established timeframe policies.

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Location:

Must be able to provide direct service to the designated client base in the Pima county area.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Family Connection Consultants and Nurturing Parenting Practitioners will implement the Family Connections (FC) model and Nurturing Parenting curriculum with fidelity and follow all program and agency policies and procedures.
Implementation of the program in accordance with contract requirements and DCS Standards of Practice.
Family Connection Consultant/Nurturing Parenting Practitioner will conduct Virtual and home visits and maintain a caseload of 6‐10 families.
Complete individual virtual/home visits weekly and deliver FC/NP Curriculum. Frequency is determined through case staffing with the Program Director/Supervisor depending on the needs and support of the family.
Prepare for virtual/home visits and complete documentation of the visit within two business days (48hrs) of completion of the visit.
Conduct virtual/home visits at a time that is convenient for the family. This may include evenings and weekends.
Complete all postvisit documentation within two business days (48hrs).
Maintain case records and data systems in accordance with agency and program policies, procedures, and requirements.
Initiate contact with referred families within 24 hours of referral and actively work to engage families in the program.
Travel to and from home visits, program training, and/or events using your own vehicle and/or agency vehicle if available.
Attend mandated virtual or inperson training, which may include out‐of‐state travel.
Connect families to resources that address their needs.
Maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues, administration, collaborative partners, and others within the community.
Participate weekly with 1 hour of individual inperson or virtual reflective supervision and a minimum of one hour of group supervision per month.
Attend and participate in all mandatory conferences, seminars, in‐service training, and program meetings.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities, such as File Review, and provide constructive feedback on a set platform.
Build and maintain relationships with community agencies and partners to share program information and learn about resources available for families (events/outreach as assigned).
Follow the agency dress code and overall agency policies including when delivering virtual services.
Follow all health safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, and clutter‐free work environment, including following fire codes.
Maintain professionalism at all times.
Identify and develop professional goals with the Program Director.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements:

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Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
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Have knowledge/experience in home visitation.
Have knowledge/experience in parenting and child development.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
Have knowledge of community resources.
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with families, social service providers, collaborative partners, coworkers, and the Program Director.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures including confidentiality, employee conduct, computer usage, and dress code.
Meet program/department's performance and productivity standards.
Attend required agency and program/department meetings.
Adhere to the schedule agreed upon with the supervisor.
Follow and model CFR's core values.
Participate in PQI initiatives.
Must be eligible and able to obtain a Level One fingerprint card.
Must have a valid Arizona driver's license, and vehicle and meet agency liability insurance requirements.