Child Care Development, Help Me Grow

OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives-with compassion and respect-we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Where New Paths Begin

Essential Functions:

• Provides twice monthly home visits to enrolled Bright Beginnings families with children from birth to 5 years.

• Develops and maintains positive, supportive relationship with parent and child(ren).

• Teaches effective parenting and child development skills, following the Parents as Teachers curriculum.

• Assists families with making formal and informal connections to appropriate community services throughout the program.

• Provides parents with information on disciplining, behavior management, household management and communication and relationship enhancement when needed.

• Provides crisis intervention and mediation as necessary.

• Available by cellular phone for families in crisis.

• Transports clients as needed

• Provides the direct service to families as required by the program.

• Assists families with developing and attaining goals on a regular basis.

• Completes and updates various assessment tools and screenings within the required timeframe, including the ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) with the family.

• Assists with planning and hosting once monthly Family Groups.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required for all aspects of the job.

• Coordinates, makes referrals, or arranges for appropriate community resources when needed, and act as an advocate if necessary.

• Teaches families how to utilize the system.

• Ensures that children are in the proper educational setting.

• Maintains ongoing contacts (phone, meetings, conferences) with other professionals involved, including collateral contacts with community resources/services.

• Organizes and maintains client information and case notes.

• Completes required record keeping and copying of necessary information, including dissemination to appropriate individuals within the agency and any outside agencies based on departmental requirements.

• Completes all data entry into Visit Tracker System, accurately and within required timeframes.

• Attends and participates in all Help Me Grow/Bright Beginnings staff meetings and meets with supervisor as determined necessary.

• Ensures that case records are complete, current and accurately maintained.

• Attends and participates in all required internal and external staff training programs.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.

• In times of need, employee may be asked to complete related duties other than those indicated above as assigned by their supervisor.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in the homes of clients. This involves extensive driving. A valid Driver's License, safe driving record, reliable vehicle and proof of insurance are required.

• English reading and writing skills required

• Interacts verbally with coworkers, representatives from outside agencies, and families

• Attention to detail and confidentiality required

• Works flexible hours

• Requires typing and computer competency, including Windows applications for moderate levels of typing case notes and other paper work.

Qualifications:

• Minimum educational level is an Associate's Degree in a major field of study related to early childhood or be licensed as a registered nurse.

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences with related experience is preferred.

• Minimum age of 21 years, with a valid Ohio driver's license and proof of insurance. Must obtain and maintain Parents As Teachers 0-3 and Parents As Teachers 3-

• Spanish speaking preferred

Benefits include:

• Free CEU trainings

• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee + children!

• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable

• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance

• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations

• 401(k) with employer match option

• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Free licensure supervision

• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings. Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V