SERVICE COORD/HOME VISITOR-BSW/Full Time-Days/Miami Valley Hospital
Job Title: Service Coordinator/Home Services
Unit: Help Me Grow
Shift: Days-FT (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
The Service Coordinator functions in a multifaceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in service to eligible families. The Service Coordinator/Home Visitor is the single point of contact in helping parents to obtain necessary services and assistance. The functions include integrating all direct services with those program services already provided by other public or private sources. Home visits are made with the caseload of children and families using the prescribed curriculum. The Service Coordinator/Home Visitor conducts assessments, assists in child find activities, collaborates with families and agencies in developing, implementing and monitoring the Individualized family plan, updates indicated data base regularly, and facilitates transition to preschool services.
The Service Coordinator/Home Visitor reports to the Home Visit Coordinator for Ongoing Services. The SC/HV is accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Human Resources Department and any funding sources for the work of the department. The SC/HV will comply with Indicated data base and data entry.
Education:Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Bachelor's degree
Area of study or major: Social Work
Preferred educational qualifications: LSW
Position specific testing requirement: Must undergo a criminal background check with the Ohio bureau of criminal identification and investigation and a background check with the Ohio central registry on child abuse and neglect.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed Social Worker
Experience:
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1- 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Minimum two years’ experience with young children and their families. Prefer home-visiting program experience. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and the ability to work with community resources appropriate to the needs of at-risk populations.
Preferred experience: At least 1 year working with pregnant women, infants, and children.
Other experience requirements: Complete orientation per the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities guidelines.
Knowledge/Skills
• Must possess and display effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized and self-directed.
• Valid driver’s license and insured safe automobile.
• Non-smoker