1st Five Development Support Specialist

at  MIDIOWA COMMUNITY ACTION INC

JOB SUMMARY

Contribute to the mission and vision of MICA by creating a positive, respectful, and safe environment when working with children, families and agency and community partners. Must be able to present MICA in a positive manner and maintain positive interaction with families and staff. Work and promote a team environment.
This position provides developmental support for the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative (1st Five) in assigned county service area; promotes primary care provider use of validated screening tools to assess children’s social/emotional development; links children and families to community resources; builds partnerships with community stakeholders. Services include establishing medical and dental homes, assisting with Medicaid and hawk-i applications, and other assistance applications as needed (food stamps, food pantries, FIP, etc.). Must know HIPAA regulations and follow all HIPAA procedures. This position may perform regular duties at alternative work sites with approval of the Program Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to read, write and speak the English language
• Knowledge of the dynamics and issues associated with poverty
• Able to represent and advocate for the persons served by MICA
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and procedures of public health
• Knowledge of child development principles for ages birth to five
• Some experience or understanding of the culture of a medical practice
• Must know HIPAA regulations and follow all HIPAA procedures
• Knowledge of Medicaid rules
• High level of initiative, effort and commitment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong commitment to achieving results
• Strong communication skills to include listening skills
• Skilled in public speaking and group facilitation
• Strong ability to think and reason independently, and to make critical judgments within agency and program guidelines
• Utilize problem solving skills in all situations and identify a range of reasonable options and alternatives
• Know how to use data to inform decisions to create best practice
• Commit to continuous learning
• Intermediate computer skills and effective use and able to learn a variety of computing software, electronic devices, databases

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Health or Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, Family and Community Service, Individual and Family Studies, Human Services, or Nursing

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Health or Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, Family and Community Service, Individual and Family Studies, Human Services, or Nursing
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of families and children every day? Join our health services team as a 1st Five Developmental Support Specialist! This position provides developmental support for the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative (1st Five) in the assigned county service area. You’ll work to promote primary care provider use of validated screening tools to assess children’s social/emotional development, and will link children and families to community resources. Additionally you’ll build partnerships with community stakeholders through targeted outreach. Services you’ll provide include guiding families in establishing medical and dental homes, assisting with Medicaid and hawk-i applications, and other assistance applications as needed (SNAP, food pantries, FIP, etc.). This position is based out of our Marshalltown office, but a hybrid work schedule may be available

OTHER DUTIES

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional information
Program
Health
Management? (Yes/No)
No
Generic title
1st Five Development Support Specialist
FLSA status
Non-exempt
Pay grade

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is fulltime non-exempt position typically a 40-hour week Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and evenings. Must be able to work assigned schedule. No holidays or overnights. Overtime is rare and must be approved in advance
• This position requires constant mental and emotional work. Strong ability to think and reason independently, maintain objectivity and to exercise sound judgment
• The physical environment requires the employee to work indoors, in an office space that may or may not be shared. Must be able to function well in a variety of physical environments as this position facilitates meetings at a variety of community locations
• The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and colleagues, both one-on-one and in larger groups, regarding agency programs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to observe and recognize staff and participants to ensure appropriate monitoring and service provision.
• Frequent operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery and devices, such as a copy machine, a computer printer, and an IPad or tablet
• This position may require driving about the MICA service area
• Must have and maintain reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insuranc