Role Overview: The Vista Village_ Home Visitor – Mental Health Specialist (bilingual) is a member of the interdisciplinary Home-Based Early Head Start (EHS) program team and is responsible for providing parent/family home visitation, mental health services, family support services, socialization group support, child development enrichment activities, and collaborating with staff, parents and community agencies. Supports the Vista Village mission and the implementation of Head Start Performance Standards serving Los Angeles County. Essential Job Duties: Caseload of approximately 10 families (and not more than 12 families) with children 0-3 years and pregnant clients; Conduct screenings and assessments of families and children, including developmental screening and ongoing assessment of children, family functioning, nutrition, dental, health care tracking, home safety, and prenatal care; Utilize child development screenings/ongoing assessments to create individualized goals and objectives for each child. Incorporate home visitor and parent observations and Regional Center IFSP goals (as appropriate) into these plans; Develop Family Partnership Agreement with family, including individual/family goals and objectives; Provide bilingual (English and Spanish) in-home mental health services, developmental guidance, parent education, nutrition and dental care information, support and case management services; Case coordination and collaboration with other Home-Based EHS staff, Vista Village staff and community providers; Consult with Health Services staff for determination of child health status upon child’s entry into the program and for ongoing monitoring of infant/child health. Work with parents to increase their understanding of their child’s health needs (including preventative care) and their role in supporting their child’s health; Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience working with young children and their families; Works with age group: 0-3 years of age Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred) Valid California Driver’s License and available vehicle. What You Bring to VDM: MSW or MFT from an accredited school. Must meet or exceed the requirements of the Home-Based Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; If the candidate does not have the Home-Based CDA or equivalency, employment is contingent upon the employee obtaining their Home-Based CDA within 18 months of hire. COVID Vaccination Card (fully vaccinated) required. What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work? Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary 4 Mental Health Days Up to 12 Paid Holidays Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint) Supervision for BBS hours Sign-on Incentive NAPA Fellowship Family friendly, Hybrid work environment Vista Del Mar’s Credentials: Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions. Equal Employment Statement Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. Salary: Commensurate with experience Company Description Get to know us: For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence. Culture: At Vista Del Mar, our success is powered by our staff, families, residents, and clients that we serve. We believe in the equity of BIPOC and recognize the struggles of injustice and inequity and stand in the breach to fight them. We will continue to strongly advocate to change racist systems that oppress staff, clients, and families in our community. Our actions will be louder than our words. Vista commits to meeting these moments. Mission: Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.
Get to know us: For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence. Culture: At Vista Del Mar, our success is powered by our staff, families, residents, and clients that we serve. We believe in the equity of BIPOC and recognize the struggles of injustice and inequity and stand in the breach to fight them. We will continue to strongly advocate to change racist systems that oppress staff, clients, and families in our community. Our actions will be louder than our words. Vista commits to meeting these moments. Mission: Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.