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Healthy Families Program Supervisor
Position:
Program Supervisor, Healthy Families
Program:
Healthy Families component of the Family Development Program
Reports to: Program
Manager, Healthy Families
Status:
Full-time, Non-Exempt, for 37.5 hours per week with benefits
Pay Range: $17 - $18/hr
Job Function: Responsible
for the day-to-day management of the Healthy Families New York (HFNY) Program
through the direct supervision of the Family Support Specialists.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Schedule and direct the work of each Family
Support Specialist (FSS)
Coordinate staff training
and development opportunities. Maintain a work
environment that provides maximum support for well-being; responsible for
recommending and acquiring necessary materials for staff development
In collaboration with the Program Manager
and leadership, assist in interviewing and hiring, identifying and providing
training opportunities, and monitoring and evaluating performance of the Family
Support Specialists’ performance
Facilitate the Healthy
Families Advisory Committee
Attends and participates in
community meetings, assisting in the Program’s public relations
Attends professional
meetings, conferences and workshops pertinent to the operation of the Program
Periodically provide
comprehensive Program highlights to be shared with the Healthy Families
Advisory Committee, CAPCO Board of Directors, and other community coalitions
Monitors collection,
tracking, and communication of Program data for the Healthy Families component.
Monitor and oversee use of
curriculum to assess effectiveness with the target population, including
cultural diversity.
Arrange for, and conduct when necessary,
family and child assessments during Family Support Worker home visit
Conduct participant record reviews and
oversee quality of data management system
Provide documentation on services needed and
provided to each family
Education and/or Experience
Master’s
degree in human services or fields related to working with children and
families, or Bachelor’s degree in these fields with three years of relevant
experience.
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A solid understanding of or experience in supervising and motivating staff, as
well as providing support to staff in stressful work environments
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Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment.
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Experience with family services which embrace the concepts of family-centered
and strengths-based service provision
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Knowledge of maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
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Experience in providing services to culturally diverse communities/families.
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Experience in home visiting with a strong background in prevention services to
the 0-3 age population
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Infant mental health endorsement preferred
● Experience with reflective practice preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise four (4) Family Support Specialists. In
coordination with Program Manager, responsible for the day-to-day supervision
and direction of the Healthy Families unit. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable
laws.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Acceptable NYS Driver's License.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision. Must be able to travel to various locations. Ability to work flexible
hours to support the program.
The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate
CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not
discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally
recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service
member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and
physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and
New York Human Rights Act.
Application
Deadline: Interested
candidates should apply using the application link, attaching a resume and letter of
interest, no later than Friday, August 14, 2020.