Healthy Families Support Worker - Morgan

Company: McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

HELP OTHERS, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SAVE A LIFE.At the McNabb Center, our mission is "Improving the lives of the people we serve." Do you see yourself as a part of this life-changing work? If so, we are currently seeking a qualified and motivatedprofessionalfor the following position:Healthy Families Support Worker.SUMMARYThe Healthy Families Support Worker is responsible for the direct service to mothers, fathers, and newborn infants and children up to age 5 in a community setting. Provides home visits, information and referral, agency linkage, goal plans and conducts developmental screenings on each child. Provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.REQUIREMENTSEducation/Knowledge: Bachelor's Degree in one of the health and science or human services field required. Knowledge of childhood development and parenting skills. Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License with the ability to obtain an F endorsement.Experience: One year of direct service with target population preferred.Applicants should possess the ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity. Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies, and community professionals, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Clinical staff members must possess reliable transportation, the ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver's license, and transport clients.Skills: Ability to prioritize and organize work load in order to achieve multiple goals. Ability to relate and work well with the target population and other professionals. Ability to present ideas/information clearly and effectively. Ability to establish trusting relationships, acceptance of individual differences and willingness to work with culturally diverse populations. Open to reflective practice and recognizes the value of supervision. Willingness to do home visits outside normal business hours to meet the needs of the service population of the program. Infant Mental Health endorsement desired.Physical: Outpatient community-based environment. Hearing of normal and soft tones as well as close eye work. Valid driver's license. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques ( Handle with Care ) that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.COMPENSATION:Salary range for this position starts at approximately $14.12 per hour depending on relevant experience and education.The McNabb Center ( ) is a premier not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services. The Center provides quality care and serves all ages in a continuum of prevention, early intervention, social, co-occurring, addiction, outpatient, and crisis services.MC is an EOE. MC conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. #RPM Location:Knoxville, TN

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