Child First Care Coordinator

Jobtailor; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Connecticut) is seeking a dedicated Family Services Coordinator to provide outreach and direct service to families referred to the Child First program. You will work with the Child First Clinician in a team setting, engage caregivers and children in supportive play, maintain up-to-date case records, and participate in training and community partnerships across DCF Region 3.

Join a collaborative environment that values strong communication, critical thinking, and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience working with families and children preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance as required by the role.
• CPR/First Aid Certification eligibility required or pursued.
• Access to transportation for travel to New London, Windham, and Middlesex counties (DCF Region 3).
• Ability to work two late nights per week and possibly weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach and engagement to clients referred to the program.
• Provide weekly face-to-face direct service hours including support, advocacy, and development of positive parenting and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with the Child First Clinician in a team setting.
• Participate in all Child First learning collaborative trainings (in-person or live remote).
• Collaborate with providers and community partners to support treatment and program presence.
• Maintain up-to-date case records with weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations, and termination summaries; ensure timely data entry for funder requirements.
• Engage children and caregivers in supportive play to advance development and improve relationships; ensure privacy for sessions when working in-home.

Skills

Client Engagement

Child Development

Case Record Management

Excellent Written Communication

Excellent Oral Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

EHR Experience

CPR/First Aid Certification Eligible

Education

Associates in child development, psychology, nursing, or human services

Tools

Microsoft Suite

EHR Systems

Job description

• Provides outreach and engagement to clients upon referral to the program
• Provides weekly face-to-face direct service hours to clients including support, advocacy, and assistance with the development of positive parenting, safety planning, basic life skills, and parenting a child with special needs
• Works collaboratively with the Child First Clinician in a team approach
• Engages actively in all aspects of the Child First learning collaborative including in-person or live remote training, distance learning curriculum, and specialty training
• Collaborates with relevant providers and community partners to support treatment and strengthen the program's community presence
• Maintains up-to-date case records on each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations, and termination summaries, as well as timely data entry to meet funder requirements
• Engages children & caregivers in supportive play to further goals around increasing development and improving the relationship; engage identified client and/or other children in the home in supportive play to ensure privacy for sessions

Requirements

• Associates in child development, psychology, nursing, or human services
• One year of experience with families and children
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• A valid driver's license and state mandated levels of auto liability insurance
• Eligibility for CPR/First Aid Certification
• Access to transportation for travel to New London, Windham, and Middlesex counties (DCF Region 3)
• Ability to work two late nights per week and possibly weekends
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and ability to learn new technological platforms
• Experience with EHR preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-awareness and critical thinking skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in client engagement and support, particularly in parenting and child development, while maintaining accurate case records and collaborating with community partners. Proficient in communication and critical thinking to effectively assist families and children in need.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Client Engagement
• Child Development
• Case Record Management
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration with Community Partners

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Child Development
• Basic Life Skills
• Safety Planning
• Advocacy
• Experience with Families and Children
• EHR Experience
• CPR/First Aid Certification Eligibility

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Oral Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Awareness
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• Child First
• Community Presence
• Supportive Play
• Treatment Support
• DCF Region 3

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Suite
• Technological Platforms