Healthy Families Resource Specialist
The Healthy Families Resource Specialist (HFRS) will provide technical assistance and support to Healthy Families supervisors and coordinators, as part of the Healthy Families MA (HFM) Resource Specialist team, coordinating with others on the Healthy Families or Children’s Trust team, as needed.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required.
Detailed Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides support, technical assistance, and training to supervisors and coordinators in at least two Healthy Families MA (HFM) regions
- Participates in the development of technical assistance materials for supervisors at HFM sites
- Develops and delivers technical assistance and support to supervisors in at least two HFM regions, including shadow supervision sessions and Supervisor Support Forums
- Participates in management and activities of the HFM Supervision Think Tank
- Actively participates in HFM Resource Specialists team meetings and functions
- Coordinates activities with other HFM and Children’s Trust staff as needed
- Supports training, professional development, and other activities to build capacity in supervision and program coordination for home visiting programs in MA, including HFM and other evidence-based home visiting models
- Participates in developing training curriculum and facilitating content for training for HFM supervisors and coordinators
- Participates in developing and facilitating content for professional development and networking opportunities for supervisors and coordinators, including Supervisor Network and Coordinator Support Forum
- Participates as a member of the HFM Implementation Team including:
- Participating in planning and facilitation of HFM training and meeting sessions
- Attending weekly HFM Implementation Team meetings and reporting on progress of sites to identify technical assistance needs and program challenges
- Participates in development and review of policies and strategies for HFM programs
- Plans, develops, and participates in statewide Coordinator meetings and other forums
- Reviews analysis of data of program implementation statewide, as needed
- Manages a slate of special projects
- Provides outreach and support to HFM program sites to community agencies and regional offices of state agencies, as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications at Hire (knowledge, skills, abilities)
- Educational experience in the fields of human services, management, nursing, education, child development, social work, public health, public policy, or administration
- A minimum of 2 years-experience in community based, family support services; and/or 2 years in long-term home visiting services required.
- 1-year of supervision within long-term, evidence-based home visiting services or human services required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills needed
- Bilingual a plus
- Strong administrative skills needed
- Ability to and experience working independently needed
- Experience working within Healthy Families America-model home visiting program preferred
- Experience working with young parents
- Knowledge of Healthy Families America model or other evidence-based home visiting programs and principles of family support, reflective practice, and Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health
- Experience in supervision within long-term, evidence-based home visiting services and/or human services
- Experience in community based, family support services, and/or intensive home visiting services
- Experience in or knowledge of early childhood development
- Commitment to cultural humility and diversity, equity, inclusive and belonging
- Knowledge of social determinants of health and theories of social justice
- Ability to deliver training with fidelity to trainees with a diverse range of experience and education
- Ability to manage multiple aspects of program implementation
- Ability to develop training curriculum and integration materials
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner
- Ability to engage tactfully with others
- Ability to establish rapport with others
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression
- Experience teaching and working with youth, young parents, or parents
- Knowledge of the methods of general report writing
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of office management
- Knowledge of types and uses of general office equipment
- Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables
- Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
- Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
- Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and by questioning individuals
- Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling items of information
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to exercise sound judgement
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
- Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical sequences
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluation; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please visit MassCareers Job Opportunities.