JOB DESCRIPTION: Family Support Worker
PROGRAM: Atlanta Healthy Start
The Center for Black Women’s Wellness is a community-based nonprofit organization that is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of Black women. The organization provides several comprehensive programs that are designed to educate, empower and inspire participants to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of their families
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Care Management Coordinator, the Family Support Worker is responsible for providing case management to the Atlanta Healthy Start program participants.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts risk assessments and screenings (ex. depression screening) with clients
- Utilizes home visitation curriculum and conducts structured, scheduled home visits with pregnant and postpartum clients
- Provides education and materials to clients on maternal and infant health-related topics
- Develops rapport with clients, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Maintains accurate and updated files for all assigned cases
- Inputs client data into database system in a timely manner and generates reports
- Refers clients to appropriate health and/or social service agencies (ex. WIC, family planning), and conducts follow up to track services received
- Attends monthly AHSI CAN/Consortium meetings and reports on case management updates
- Identifies new referral sources and resources for clients
- Coordinates with Care Management Coordinator and Nurse Consultant on health related issues
- Coordinates with Wellness Program Manager and Health Educator to identify and address health education needs of clients
- Assists in the coordination of client group meetings and activities
- Participates in ongoing training to remain current on maternal and infant health issues
- Performs other duties as assigned and necessary for successful program administration and delivery
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent with at least three (3) years of case management work experience in a community, educational or medical environment AND/OR
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or social/human services
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Atlanta’s metro area and surrounding Fulton County (e.g., East Point and College Park)
- Knowledge of Metro Atlanta community resources
BENEFITS
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Paid holidays (included office closed with pay December 24th – January 1st each year)
- 401K Plan
- 35 hour work week
- Generous vacation and sick time.
Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter to careers@cbww.org.
