In-Home Worker

Bardstown, KY
Part Time
Entry Level
JOB PURPOSE: The In-Home Worker is responsible for working with families to provide family support services using designated curriculum, assistance finding mental health services and community services to assist with family’s needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Attend required trainings.
  • Advocate for the best interest of the child.
  • Ensure cases are opened and closed in a timely manner.
  • Works with families for an approximate twelve-week time period. Staff provides flexible services to families by offering more frequent visits or extending the length of services.
  • Meets with families for no fewer than 2 hours a week and no more than 6 hours a week. Evenings or Saturday mornings may be required.
  • Assess the strength of the family as well as the issues requiring attention using the referral, NCFAS, and ASQ-3. All assessments must be completed within the time frames found in the Regional Guidelines.
  • Schedule a home visit within five working days. 90 percent of in-home visits must be conducted in the child’s home.
  • Document observations, goals and interactions during home visits. The information gathered is maintained in the case file and CCC database.
  • CKCAC adheres to a policy of confidentiality. A confidentiality form is provided to each family, and the In-Home worker signs the form. The form is maintained in the case file, which is maintained in a secure, locked drawer.
  • Develop written goals with the family based on results from the NCFAS and collaboration with the family.
  • Direct the family in locating community resources.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with parents, family members, and child(ren).
  • Complete the Potential Safety Plan within the first 24 hours of a home visit. The plan can be updated throughout the intervention if safety becomes an issue. The plan documents the safety measures to put in place.
  • CKCAC maintains a log in the family’s case files and maintains progress notes to document contact with the family. A Family Visit Plan that is signed by a family member is maintained in the case record.
  • Participates in the CQI process as requested.
  • Collect client satisfaction surveys from each family and maintain them in the case file.
  • Develop an Aftercare Plan with each family.
  • After the case is closed, provide follow-up contact with the family at 3, 6, and 12 months to check on the family’s wellbeing.
  • Must fulfill any and all staff requirements in the Regional Guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to lift from the floor to 18” above the shoulder.
  • Vision sufficiently correctable to permit full performance of job duties.
  • Ability to drive for travel within the service area and beyond, if necessary.
  • Wide range of mobility.
  • Able to perform clerical functions such as filing, labeling, stamping, stapling, and writing.
  • Must be able to lift/manipulate/move objects up to 50 lbs.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Family or Human Services or a related field.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Drug screen and background check required.

Central Kentucky Community Action provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central Kentucky Community Action complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
 
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