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CASE MANAGER-HOME VISITOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham

university, fl, usa
Posted on Jan 24, 2025
CASE MANAGER-HOME VISITOR - (T223552)

Description

CASE MANAGER-HOME VISITOR

To provide in-home early childhood education/child development guidance to promote parents/primary caregiver(s) as their child’s first teacher, and to provide case management services to families as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Participates in recruiting eligible families and develops partnerships with assigned UAB Early Head Start Program families and individual family members
  • Conducts weekly home visits with assigned families using appropriate safety procedures. Assists in completing multiple developmental screening and assessment measures throughout the program year for children on their family list
  • Develop an Individual Developmental Plan (IDP) for each child on their family list using information obtained through developmental screening and assessment measures, parent input, personal observation, and knowledge of child development. Develops IDPs quarterly and updates them weekly
  • Facilitates and documents family members’ identification of their resources, supports, and goals
  • Assists in the achievement of families’ goals through referrals to community services and resources
  • Completes appropriate forms to document home visits, goal planning, etc. in a timely manner
  • Participates in group socialization activities and encourages families to participate in these activities
  • Works with other staff and area specialists to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to families
  • Responds to family crises in a timely manner. Attends and participates in family reviews and staff meetings. Conducts occasional after-hour meetings with families as needed
  • Develops and update annually an individual training plan related to personal continuing education goals and follows the plan
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly Wage: $18.35-$29.80

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field with course work in child development required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Experience in working with children is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with children is required and highly preferred to have experiences working with families from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

: 481600000 Psychology

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite