HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM FAMILY ASSESSMENT/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

GRANT FUNDED POSITION

August 12, 2021

POSITION: HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM FAMILY ASSESSMENT/FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time)

LOCATION: Office Location: Plum Point Elementary School, as well as assigned home visits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: (These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have/be:

• Associates Degree or minimum of two (2) years of college.
• Experience with children and families preferred.
• Ability to understand and communicate with both verbal and written skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Access to a dependable vehicle.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiate contact with referrals to the Healthy Families program
• Schedule and conduct the initial interview/Parent survey demonstrating ability to gain trust and gather appropriate parenting information
• Promote the Healthy Families program within the community to encourage appropriate referrals.
• Maintain regular family contact and provide parenting support to assigned families as required by individual levels, assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Supervisor
• Establish Family Support Plan for active families and update plan(s) in the time frames established by the program or as the family reaches or modifies goals
• Effectively apply basic counseling skills with families such as, developing rapport, establishing effective supportive relationships, and maintaining professional boundaries. Use active listening, reflection, and empowerment to support families in reaching their goals
• Demonstrate motivation to learn and apply knowledge of child and family development. Use curriculum and other resources to plan appropriate parent/child activities
• Assist parents with arrangement of medical and other appointments as appropriate
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources, making appropriate referrals for families and act as liaison with other agencies
• Maintain casework standards as developed by the Healthy Families Calvert County (HFCC) program. Documentation will be completed within two (2) working days of date of service. Exceptions for unforeseen circumstances may be made based on supervisory discretion
• Participate in and complete approved continuing education training
• Maintain a dependable, punctual work schedule appropriate to the needs of the HFCC program. Work within the program guidelines, to meet the needs of families and of the program, which can include late afternoon appointments. Evening or weekend appointments need to be approved by the Program Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e. attending management team meetings when assigned to present a case, client resource development, etc)
• Comply with all HFCC policies and procedures. All staff will abide by regulations, standards and codes of conduct as approved by the sponsoring agency
• Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events, and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work
• Support the program and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of Healthy Families Maryland, and Healthy Families America
• Treat clients, the public, and staff with courtesy, respect, and dignity. Demonstrate a positive professional image
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and work with other HFCC staff to accomplish the goals of the program
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others
• Comes to work promptly every day
• Works flexible hours as necessary
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires light physical effort

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month position; $14.85 per hour; 20 hours per week, employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need. If chosen for this position, the candidate must enroll in direct deposit

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: Immediate vacancy

JOB CLOSING: Open Until Filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking System located on the Calvert County Public Schools website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article , Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment. Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. James Kurtz
Director of Student Services
Calvert County Public Schools
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell
Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.