Family Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Hobbs, New Mexico, United States MECA Therapies LLC Full time
Position Overview

Salary: Competitive

MECA Therapies, LLC is seeking a dedicated Home Visiting Service Provider to foster positive and secure connections between young children and their caregivers. This role is essential in implementing methods that avert negative childhood experiences while enhancing overall wellbeing.

Qualifications

To excel in this position, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in essential responsibilities. The qualifications outlined below are indicative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Licensure: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and Infant Mental Health Certification within two years of employment.

General Requirements
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Windows and related software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork capabilities
  • Aptitude for training clients, families, and professionals
  • Commitment to confidentiality
  • Completion of online and in-house training programs for Home Visiting
Key Responsibilities

The Home Visiting Service Provider will operate in compliance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations, adhering to all MECA policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  1. Identifying families and expectant mothers who may benefit from home visiting services
  2. Assessing eligibility of children and families using standardized criteria
  3. Creating transition plans in collaboration with families
  4. Setting positive outcomes and goals based on assessments and selected curricula aimed at strengthening caregiver-child relationships
  5. Conducting scheduled visits based on family needs
  6. Encouraging safe and nurturing relationships between young children and their caregivers
  7. Implementing strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences and promote overall wellbeing
  8. Providing services that enhance parental competence and support early childhood development
  9. Building relationships and supporting wellness across various domains for infants, young children, and their families
  10. Conducting prenatal, post-partum, and ongoing home visits
  11. Establishing measurable outcomes for infants and toddlers
  12. Delivering parenting education that includes developmental guidance
  13. Conducting health, safety, and developmental screenings
  14. Identifying community resources and providing referral support
  15. Engaging in reflective supervision and consultation to ensure cultural sensitivity
  16. Documenting and managing required data in the management system
  17. Maintaining family files in compliance with HIPAA regulations
  18. Conducting annual family satisfaction surveys
  19. Involving families in setting treatment goals and training them on specific strategies
  20. Promoting the Home Visiting program within the community
  21. Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings for children receiving early intervention services
  22. Attending meetings related to early intervention services
Caseload Management

The Home Visiting Service Provider will be assigned a caseload by the regional director, providing services to 15 to 28 families based on their needs.

Productivity Expectations

The Home Visiting Service Provider is expected to meet a productivity goal of 100% as established by MECA Management, ensuring each family is seen at least once a month for a minimum of 90 minutes.

Documentation Standards

Accurate data collection on individuals served is essential. Documentation must be timely and adhere to the following:

  1. Documenting sessions and progress
  2. Entering data into the database within 24 hours of each visit
  3. Filing all assessment notes promptly
Staff Development

The Home Visiting Service Provider will support and guide families while complying with mandatory training requirements set by the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. Responsibilities include:

  1. Providing in-house training to staff
  2. Obtaining Infant Mental Health Certification within two years
  3. Attending required staff meetings and training sessions
  4. Completing a professional development self-assessment
  5. Creating a Professional Development Plan within two weeks of hire
Supervision

All Home Visiting Service Providers must receive reflective supervision at least twice a month.

  1. Scheduling supervision sessions with the Clinical Reflective Supervisor
  2. Participating in monthly case consultations
Quality Assurance

The Home Visiting Service Provider will ensure high-quality services by:

  1. Ensuring families understand their rights
  2. Respecting the rights of families at all times
  3. Maintaining ethical practices in compliance with MECA policies
  4. Conducting monthly file audits
Compliance

MECA staff must adhere to all applicable State and Federal guidelines and MECA policies.



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