Job Information
Tufts Medicine Healthy Families Home Visitor - HEALTHY FAMILY GRANT in Melrose, Massachusetts
We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.
Company Description
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.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .