Community Service Officers - Middlesex Health : Job Details

Department: Parent Support ServicesThe Parenting Support Services Program is a service for families with children 0-16 that supports and enhances positive family functioning. Families receive one or both of the PSS interventions, Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and Circle of Security Parenting, along with some case management. The Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families and community partners to ensure that the program supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving family goals.The function of the PSS program is to help parents become resourceful problem solvers and be able to create a positive and safe home learning environment for children to develop emotional, behavior, and cognitive strengths. It also will help build, support, and strengthen parents' relationship capabilities so they are better equipped to provide a quality of relationship that is more supportive of secure attachment.Participates in direct care to assess needs and coordinate servicesConduct home visits using evidence-based model to improve parental capacity, skill, development, and competence of caregiversProvide case management to help families identify and meet their basic needsComplete referrals for needed resources and services in the community.Consult with supervisor as needed and to avoid crisesBachelor's degree in education, family development, social work or related fieldValid driver's license a must for in home servicesMust have excellent writing and communication skills, be highly organizedAble to work flexible hours, some evenings requiredPrevious experience providing direct patient care is desirable, in-home a plusShift DifferentialsTuition reimbursementAt Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.