THE CHILDREN’S COLLECTIVE, INC.

Family Health Advocate - BIH PROGRAM

Overall Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Family Health Advocate will provide comprehensive case management services to BIH program clients.

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs

2. Develops a service plan in conjunction with the clients based on assessment

3. Ensure client’s complete the Character Strengths Survey

4. Assist clients to create goals and develop their Life Plan

5. Initiates follow- up assessments

6. Maintains consistent contact with clients through homes visits, office appointments and telephone conversations to follow through with services and ongoing support

7. Makes appropriate referrals and act as a resources/advocate to assist in obtaining services including accompanying clients to services.

8. Conduct home visits within two weeks of infant’s birth and when the infant is eight months old to observe the infant sleeping area and educate clients about SIDS and Safe Sleep. The FHA will document observations and feedback provided to mothers/parents/caregivers using the appropriate program forms.

9. Utilize the BIH Case Management FHA Self-Assessment Tool for one (1) work week each quarter to evaluate case management skills

10. Coordinate Case management services with Group Facilitators to reinforce weekly group session

11. Complete ETO forms and documentation for clients and programs services

12. Attends provider and staff meetings

13. Networks with other involved service providers in the community

14. Assists with other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: a) women/maternal, child/infant health, b) social work, c) health education, or d) human services required.

2. Three years of experience providing maternal health services to African American women.

3. Knowledge of socio-cultural experiences compatible for pregnant African American women and children

4. Excellent written/oral communication skills

5. Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

6. Computer literate

7. Experienced working with low income, minority and inner-city populations

Requirements:

1. Current T.B. Test

2. General Physical

3. Criminal Record (fingerprints) clearance will also be required.

4. Valid California Drivers License

5. Have own transportation and a clean DMV record

6. Valid/Current Automobile Insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may have to drive in order to travel from one TCCI site to another TCCI site, and is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands and fingers to handle, or feel equipment that is necessary to perform their duties. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend over, reach with hands and arms, as well as occasionally lift items between 10-25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents who are served by our agency. Our staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions, as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.21 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Infant care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90008 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Los Angeles, CA 90008: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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