Home family engagement lead

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Public Health Services

Concord, NH- Hazen Drive

HOME VISITING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LEAD

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The starting pay range for this position is $24.90-$33.47 hourly

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services has a full time vacancy for Home Visiting Family Engagement Lead.

SUMMARY:

To coordinate family engagement activities for NH Home Visiting programs. Includes outreach to un(der)served communities and populations within NH to engage them in home visiting services, and recruitment of enrolled participants to actively participate in the advisory and quality improvement activities of the program. May serve as an advisor to contracted agencies to champion parent leadership within Community Advisory Boards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides consultation and technical assistance to contracted home visiting programs, incorporating diverse parent and caregiver perspectives to strengthen the infrastructure of the NH Home Visiting Program.

Researches and analyzes state and national data to promote best practices working with parents, caregivers and families. This includes staying updated on relevant research.

Analyzes and evaluates New Hampshire-specific data to reach populations unserved or underserved by NH Home Visiting.

Reviews and evaluates service delivery and program outputs to ensure parent/caregiver/family voices are represented throughout the work of the program.

Champions initiatives to improve family engagement. Identifies and develops parent leaders, with a focus on including the perspectives of members from underrepresented and underserved groups. Collaborates with the Program Manager to evaluate program outcomes with this lens.

Cultivates relationships with internal and external stakeholders, networking with state and national associations, advocates, and academia, to improve program operations.

Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical assistance, written guidance, and interpretation of policies and procedures to parents/families, contracted staff, and external stakeholders.

Plans and facilitates internal and external meetings and work groups supporting ongoing program operations. Presents at professional conferences as requested.

Supports the development of special project reports, administrative reports, and presentations as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in family studies, education, social work, public health, human services, or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education or lived experience* may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years’ combined experience in home visiting, family support, parent advocacy, parent engagement or human services, serving in an official capacity as a parent advisor, peer mentor/support, parent advocacy council member, or lived experience as a participant in community, family support or prevention services such as home visiting. Each additional year of approved work or lived experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

• Lived experience is defined as experience as a participant in community, family support or prevention services or as a parent advocate or advisory board member.

License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Lived or professional experience in a parent advocacy or advisory group.

Competency in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Exceptional communication skills and experience serving as a project lead, providing direction to others.

DISCLAIMER:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

For further information please contact Kristi Hart, Home Visiting Program Administrator, , .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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