Provide culturally sensitive home visitation services to expectant mothers and families with young children to promote healthy development and nurturing relationships. Coordinate with community resources and medical providers while maintaining accurate electronic case records and individualized service plans.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education/Development, or Nursing, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must obtain specific credentials (CDA, Family Advocate, or Home Visitor) depending on the grant program within a specified timeframe.
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Job description
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Provides home visitation services to expectant moms and families with young children that cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships, promote healthy childhood growth and development, and enhance family functioning by reducing risk and building protective factors.
Essential Job Functions Provides culturally sensitive home visitation services for families that promote positive parent-child interaction, child development skills, and health and safety practices using a curriculum and other educational materials in accordance with best practice model standards.
Provides information, referrals, and linkages to available community resources.
Links families to a medical provider to assure optimal health and development (i.e., timely immunizations, well-child care, etc.).
Administers developmental assessment tools and screenings to monitor progress of child health and development and parent-child interaction skills in accordance with timelines.
Works with families to develop individualized family service plans and to meet stated goals.
Maintains accurate and complete electronic, case file, and program records in accordance with timelines.
Facilitates relationships and coordinates services with program collaboration partners and other community agencies.
Participates in supervision on a regular basis and participates in required trainings.
Licensing/Certification For Early Head Start grant program- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from Council for Professional Recognition and the Family Advocate Credential (required within 18 months of hire unless they have a degree or coursework that meets the requirements in the Education section) For Mother Infant Early Childhood Visitation and Help Me Grow grant programs- must obtain Home Visitor Credential within 90 days of employment and maintain credential throughout employment.
Education Associate Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education/Development or Nursing (required) Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education/Development or Nursing (preferred) A combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree Work Experience 2 years of experience working with the community with an emphasis on home visiting (preferred) Skills Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: Monitor child health and development and parent-child interaction skills Record accurate and complete case files in timely manner Analyzing data or information Soft/Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail Critical thinking Communication with family members Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening Relationship building Reads/Interprets written/oral instructions Excellent written and verbal communication skills This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Assistance
HSA/FSA Options
Prescription Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Incentives
Continuing Education Support
FMLA Leave
Backup Care For Children And Elders
403(b) With Employer Contributions
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
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What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Market context
Ohio home visitor roles need credential readiness
In Ohio, home visitor and community outreach roles are often tied to grant-funded maternal, infant, and early childhood services, so demand can shift with program funding and local public health needs. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates with the right education, plus the ability to earn required Home Visitor or CDA credentials on a set timeline. Review the credential deadline and align your application with any experience in family support or early childhood services; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you assess fit faster from the original job description.
