MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

The Healthy Families Program Home Visitor provides supportive care for identified Healthy Families clients and their families in the home or in the community. The scope of Home Visitor includes assisting with direct care, coordination of care, client/family education, outreach, and advocacy.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required, higher education recommended.

EXPERIENCE:

• Educational background in child and family development. Prior experience in working with children and families.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bilingual in English and another language preferred.
• Personal characteristics: mature, keen observational skills, ability to form trusting relationships, non-judgmental, able to function within professional boundaries.
• Must be able to travel to all communities serviced by the HFP.
• Demonstrates dependability and reliability crucial for more independent role (consistently punctual, notifies agency promptly if unable to meet assignment).
• Successfully completes certification in CPR.
• Demonstrates positive communication/interpersonal skills.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.