Connect Specialist

• Connect pregnant women, interconception women, and families of children under the age of three to services to offset risk factors that may lead to poor pregnancy outcomes and/or poor developmental outcomes
• Provide family centered, strength based interventions with sensitivity toward cultural differences
• Assess risks and link individuals to needed resources, provide information, and appropriately determine eligibility for home visiting services
• Promote all CI&R participating programs equally and without bias and ensure participant/family is referred and connected to the appropriate home visiting program
• Must administratively initiate and ensure all appropriate protocols for all newly received screens/referrals
• Adhere to timeliness standards for all documentation in the Well Family System (WFS), including coding of the Initial Intake and all other services and referrals

• Must enter data and notes electronically within 3 business days of services

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience working with or providing services to children and families
• Knowledge of normal maternal-child health, child growth/development, and parent-child relationships
• Must complete Pre-Service and In-Service Training prior to providing services
• Ability to pass a level II Background clearance and drug test.
• Valid FL drivers' license, insurance, and safe driving record.
• CBHC New Hire Orientation (NHO) completed within first two (2) months of employment.
• Must maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in collaboration with other community partners.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and display appropriate work demeanor and boundaries.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in various work projects
• Ability to understand instructions.
• Ability to maintain patient and agency confidentiality.
• Possess strong social skills, sensitivity to the values and beliefs of different cultures, and a supportive, non-judgmental approach
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten

• Customer Service

• Punta Gorda, Florida, United States

Sprachkenntnisse

• English