Healthy Families Worker

Position Summary

This position provides long term in home support services to pregnant women and families with infants and children under the age of three (3) focusing on information and education related to infant / child development and parenting.

 

Hourly Wage: $14.90-$17.02

 

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

 

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Accepts and processes referrals
• Completes written service plan with families and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the HFA model
• Serves clients compassionately and with dignity and respect
• Provides referrals and advocacy to link families with the appropriate community resources.
• Plans and participates in parent groups

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Child Development
• Knowledge of Developmental milestones
• Knowledge of Positive Discipline techniques
• Ability to engage with diverse families
• Ability to provide positive role-modeling
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage job duties, including timely completion of required paperwork
• Ability to enter data into Program Management System
• Ability to speak Spanish

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Education:

A High school diploma or GED or equivalent is required. 

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Development or a related field is preferred.

 

Experience:

A minimum of one year of related experience in child development and experience in working with infants, young children and their parents is required with a High school diploma or GED and equivalent.

 

A minimum of one year of related experience in child development and experience in working with infants, young children and their parents is preferred with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Development or a related field.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none required.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

 

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

 

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

 

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Equity

 

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.