Bilingual Family Connection Consultant​/Nurturing Parenting Practitioner

General Description

Family Connection Consultant (FCC) Nurturing Parenting Practitioner (NPP) works with families and their children through home/virtual visitation to deliver the Family Connections and/or Nurturing Parenting Curricula. As a consultant/practitioner, they will provide individualized services to best meet the family needs in accordance with the model and curricula. Meeting families at a time that is convenient to the families within the stipulated periods per the model and contract.

The expectation is that under this role the FCC/NPP is able to maintain a caseload of 6-10 families, and be able to deliver weekly visits as well as complete data entry within established timeframe policies.

• Family Connection Consultants and Nurturing Parenting Practitioner will implement Family Connections (FC) model and Nurturing Parenting curriculum with fidelity and follow all program and agency policies and procedures.
• Implementation of the program in accordance with contract requirements and DCS Standards of Practice.
• Family Connection Consultant/Nurturing Parenting Practitioner will conduct Virtual and home visits and maintain a caseload of 6-10 families.
• Complete individual virtual/home visits weekly and delivering FC/NP Curriculum. Frequency is determined through case staffing with Program Director/Supervisor depending on the needs and supports of the family.
• Prepare for virtual/home visits and complete documentation of visit within two business days (48hrs) of completion of the visit.
• Conduct virtual/home visits at time that is convenient for the family. This may include evenings and weekends.
• Complete all post visit documentation within two business days (48hrs).
• Maintain case records and data system in accordance with agency and program policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Initiate contact with referred families within 24hrs of referral and actively work to engage families in the program.
• Travel to and from home visits, program trainings and/or events using own vehicle and/or agency vehicle if available.
• Attend mandated virtual or in person trainings, which may include out-of-state travel.
• Connect families to resources that address their needs.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues, administration, collaborative partners and others within the community.
• Participate weekly 1 hour of individual in person or virtual reflective supervision and at a minimum one hour of group supervision weekly.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory conferences, seminars, in-service training and program meetings.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities, such as File Review and provide constructive feedback in set platform.
• Build and maintain relationships with community agency and partners to share program information and learn about resources available for families (events/outreach as assigned).
• Follow agency dress code and overall agency policies including when delivering virtual services.
• Follow all health safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and clutter-free work environment, including following fire codes.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Identify and develop professional goals with Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Have knowledge/experience in home visitation.
• Have knowledge/experience in parenting and child Development.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
• Have knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with families, social service providers, collaborative partners, coworkers and Program Director.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures including confidentiality, employee conduct, computer usage and dress code.
• Meet program/department’s performance and productivity standards.
• Attend required agency and program/department…