Square One
Job Posting

 

                        Job Posting #:                       0105

 

Date of Posting:                  Thursday, March 17, 2011

 

Posting Expires:                  Wednesday, March 30, 2011

 

Job Location:                      Healthy Families

 

Job Title:                                    Part Time Healthy Families Supervisor

 

Normal Work Week:         24 hours per week; Monday-Friday

    

Base Salary:                        TBD 

 

____ Bargaining Unit Positions    XXX Non-bargaining Unit Position

  

Please see attached job description.

 

Internal Applicants:  If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.   Please contact Mary-Jane Carter at 959 Main Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA  01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3117;

E-mail: mjcarter@startatsquare.org All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.   

 

External Applicants:  Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to 959 Main Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA  01103.  You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to mjcarter@startatsquareone.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer. 

 

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:  healthy families supervisor

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field plus 3 years experience in working with families in the community.   Substitution for Master’s Degree may include enrollment in an institution of higher education in a Master’s level program and 5 years experience working in a community-based program with families with young children. 

 

  1. Supervisory experience is required. 

 

  1. Ability to multitask, strong attention to detail and organization; ability to prioritize and complete tasks prior to deadlines. 

 

  1. Ability to work cooperatively and as a member of a team.  Must conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.

 

  1. Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the needs of families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. 

 

  1. Desire to continually learn and improve skills through training and use of reflective supervision.

 

  1. Requires reliable transportation to travel participants’ homes and training programs throughout the area. 

 

  1. Computer proficiency required.  

 

  1. Bilingual skills in both English & Spanish are strongly preferred.  

 

  1. Flexible hours are necessary. 

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

 

The Healthy Families Supervisor will perform a variety of tasks that may include, but which are not limited to:

 

  1. Provide reflective supervision and support to home visiting staff, according to Healthy Families America and Healthy Families Massachusetts requirements.

 

  1. Regularly review and analyze electronic and paper records of program participants to ensure compliance with necessary data requirements and to ensure quality of services being provided.

 

  1. Pursue ongoing professional development through the New Supervisor Support Plan process, including training through CTF as well as other needed trainings.

 

  1. Take a leadership role in planning, preparation and providing parent groups by assigning staff to needed tasks and ensuring overall oversight.

 

  1. Shadow home visits with home visitors to ensure program quality is maintained and quality improvement measures are taken as needed.

 

  1. Evaluate home visitors’ performance according to Square One policies and procedures.

 

  1. Actively participate in required trainings and meetings as determined by Square One and by Healthy Families Massachusetts.

 

 

  1. Maintain the strictest confidentiality of documents, discussions, resources and information when working with families.  

 

  1. Other duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL DEMAND: 

 

1.      Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time during working hours and on special occasions.  

 

2.      Ability to effectively utilize computer software programs with proven ability to have manual dexterity to maintain specific databases and reports. 

 

3.      Excellent auditory, verbal and sensory skills and abilities.    

 

4.      Ability to travel by conventional means including motor vehicle and the like within the state and to other regions as required  

 

MENTAL/VISUAL DEMAND: 

 

1.      High attention to detail involving normal mental and visual attention.

 

WORKING CONDITIIONS:

 

1.      Professional business office setting.  

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

 

To the Healthy Families Coordinator

 

 

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