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POSITION: Adolescent Family Life Home Visitor
JOB POSTING #: 06-015-2009
LOCATION: Seattle
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Program Manager I
STARTING SALARY: DOE
OPENING DATE: 12/22/09
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

BACKGROUND:
Children’s Home Society of Washington is the state’s oldest statewide, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and families. Our mission is to develop healthy children, create strong families, build engaged communities, and to speak and advocate for children. Each year, the Society serves thousands of children and parents across Washington through a variety of programs.

We are seeking an individual to join CHSW who believes in its mission and is passionate about the services we provide to our consumers. The person must be eager to call into play his/her skills to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Next Generation is a federal research project operated by Children’s Home Society of Washington. Our program is co-located with El Centro de la Raza in South Seattle. Home visiting and case management services are provided to pregnant and parenting teens in South King County, most of whom are ethnic minorities, and many of whom speak only Spanish. Home visitors provide a wide range of family support and advocacy services, linking young families to medical care, mental health services, education and employment services, and community resources for basic needs. The program emphasizes healthy child development, and promotes progress toward economic independence for young families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Activities of the home visitor include: networking with community medical providers and other potential referral sources; case collaboration with human services providers; advocating for basic needs, counseling, and housing resources; teaching parenting skills; observing, measuring, and supporting child development; documenting services provided and progress made in the case record; data entry on computer systems; facilitating client socialization groups; visiting client homes throughout South King County. Excellent and extensive ongoing training are provided under the federal grant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related subject area, and two years of experience in programs serving low-income families.
• Master degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field preferred, and a minimum of one year of experience in programs serving low-income families.
• Oral fluency in Spanish, and excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• Must have knowledge of family support principles, early childhood developmental stages, the developmental tasks of adolescence, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must have ability to show respect and acceptance of diverse health and parenting beliefs; ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families; excellent judgment; and ability to handle stressful situations.
• Must have knowledge of local community resources, collaborative relationship skills, and be able to successfully connect families with appropriate agencies and services.
• Must have excellent record-keeping skills, and be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Proof of physical exam, including a TB test, must be on file.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Obtain a First Aid/CPR card within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of Criminal History Declaration form and fingerprinting.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, and use of an insured vehicle (mileage expense is reimbursed by the agency).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply online, please visit our website at www.childrenshomesociety.org

Address: 3300 NE 65th Street P.O. Box 15190 Seattle, WA 98115-0190

Children’s Home Society of Washington provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veterans’ status.