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Paid Training – SafeCare Parent Support Provider ($19.00 – $19.50 per hour)

SafeCare Parent Support Provider

We are actively looking for individuals who want to help families thrive. This is a position with paid training that will provide you with the tools to keep children safe in their homes and educate parents with an evidence-based program.

Must Haves:
1) An ability to connect with adults and small children (birth to 5 years).
2) Comfortable with meeting new people and interacting with them in their home.
3) Are caring and supportive.
4) Can be coached and trained to the specifics of this position.
5) Live in the Southeast Colorado area.
6) Graduated from high school or have a GED.
7) Have an active driver’s license and can drive your own vehicle up to 5 days per week.

To be considered for this position please complete our online application and upload your resume.

Position Summary
The SafeCare Parent Support Provider will work with a straightforward, evidence-based intervention program through the Kempe Center. SafeCare Colorado is voluntary, evidence based, home visiting program with specific protocols to work specifically with parents in served communities. This position will work primarily in the home setting with parents to meet these protocols by providing assessments, modeling behaviors, role playing, and provides feedback to parents in the SafeCare program.

Productivity and Expectations:
The SafeCare Parent Support Provider position is an essential component to the success of High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC). This position is expected to prioritize time and responsibilities in the following manner:

75%: Home Visits
Demonstrate strong engagement skills to recruit and retain clients in a voluntary, home- based service.
Attend SafeCare Colorado Home Visitor Training and pass all requirements for full certification.
Understand and adhere to SafeCare module protocol.
Make initial enrollment telephone calls to families referred to SafeCare Colorado.
Ensure the confidentiality of the families that are involved in the SafeCare program.
Carry a full caseload of clients once fully certified.
Use scanner and computer to upload required documents and information to Kempe Center SharePoint Site and SafeCare Colorado Portal on a weekly basis.
Entering homes that may be in disarray, without utilities, include pets, and have strong odors.
Traveling to homes in seven surrounding counties.
Meet weekly with SafeCare Colorado Supervisor.

20%: Marketing and Community Promotion
Identify agencies within the community that service clients who may benefit from SafeCare Colorado and facilitate the agency’s ability to provide referrals to SafeCare.
Participate in outreach efforts to community agencies using marketing material provided by the Kempe Center.
Outreach efforts include but are not limited to: giving presentations, attending conferences, handing out flyers, meeting with ground level staff, etc.
Log outreach efforts and maintain regular contact with agencies while simultaneously expanding efforts to increase outreach in order to maintain a strong referral base and establish a positive reputation within the communities served by SafeCare.

5%: Research
Complete training on research protocols, data collections and assessments used for research components of SafeCare Colorado.
May be asked to assist with surveys in research efforts driven by Kempe Center research or affiliated universities.

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree in human services such as social work, sociology, or psychology preferred.
Current Driver’s License, active auto insurance, and working vehicle required.
Experience working with families and children, community services, human services or social services preferred.
The position requires a working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
– Proficiency in using the Internet, Microsoft Office programs and general computer skills.
– Skill in operating office equipment such as copier, fax machine, scanners, etc.
Possess customer service skills necessary to provide a positive experience necessary when speaking to families and co-workers.
Spanish language skills preferred.

General Requirments
Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and values.
Maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations related to FQHC’s and relative practice area.
Exhibits the ability to make sound decisions for delivery of care/services.
Demonstrates effective relationships with clinic staff, patients, public, outside vendors/agencies, and providers.
Communicates effectively; demonstrates ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.
Works both independently and as part of a team; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with health care team members.
Displays time management and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines.
Performs other duties as required.

There will be opportunities for other duties as this position may evolve and policies and training may change. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed, and modifications may be made according to ADA guidelines. This position utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patients and/or injury to self.

Full Time Benefits
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna Health Plans.
Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer.
Voluntary life insurance and short term disability options.
Supplemental insurance offered at group rates through AFLAC.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – 18.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
Holidays – 9.5 paid holidays.
FAMLI – Paid family and medical leave benefits.
401K Plan – Match and Profit Sharing Options after 1 year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members).
Dependent Care FSA.
Health Savings Account (HSA).

Deadline for applying: This posting will remain open and accepting applications until the position is filled.

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $19.00 – $19.50 per/hour

Contact Information
Human Resources
201 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Co 81052
Email: people@highplainschc.net

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Education

Please include all educational information on your attached resume.

Employment Information

Please include your last three employers or other relevant employment information on your attached resume.

References

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In making application for employment:
* I certify that the information in this application is true and complete for all practical purposes. It may be verified by the facility or any affiliate. Should a position be offered and later it is found that the information is significantly untrue, incomplete, or misrepresented, I understand and agree that the facility or its affiliates are relieved of all commitments, financial or otherwise pertinent to employment,and that I am subject to immediate discharge without recourse.

*I understand that an investigative report may be made by a consumer reporting agency to include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever may be applicable. If such an investigative report is made, I understand that I will receive notice that such a report has been requested, and that I will have the right to make a written request for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.

* I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH I MAY RECEIVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, BUT WILL BE MERELY A GRATUITOUS STATEMENT OF FACILITY POLICIES.

* I understand that the facility reserves the right to require its employees to submit to blood tests or urinalyses for alcohol or drug screens, or to allow inspection of bags (including purses or briefcases) or parcels brought into or taken out of the facility. I understand that refusal to submit to a urinalysis or blood test, when requested to do so, may result in termination of my employment.

*Compliance with this facility’s Substance Abuse Policy is a condition of employment. This health center requires that every newly hired employee be free of alcohol or drug abuse. Each offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a urinalysis test/screen for alcohol and drugs in accordance with facility policy.Continued employment is also contingent upon compliance with the health center’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy.

*I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF I AM OFFERED EMPLOYMENT BY THE FACILITY, MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE FOR NO DEFINITE TERM AND THAT EITHER I, OR THE FACILITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS STATUS CAN ONLY BE ALTERED BY A WRITTEN CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WHICH IS SPECIFIC AS TO ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND IS SIGNED BY ME AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FACILITY.

Release:
I hereby authorize any prior employers to provide such information concerning my employment with them as may be requested, and also authorize the Registrar/Placement Office of all educational institutions attended to release an official copy of my transcript and, if available, faculty appraisals. I also authorize any appropriate licensing board to release full information concerning my licensure status and my licensure history. I agree that I will settle any and all claims, disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to my application for employment, employment or termination of employment with the employer exclusively by final and binding arbitration and before a neutral Arbitrator and in accordance with the rules and procedures for employment disputes adopted by the employer. Such claims shall include those that could be brought in a court of law under any applicable federal, state or local statutory or common law, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including the amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, state civil rights acts, the law of contract and the law of tort.