Family Coach - Park Rapids MN

Mahube Otwa Community Action Partnership; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Job summary

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership is seeking a Family Coach for the Head Start program in Park Rapids, MN. This full-time role involves working with families in poverty to build self-sufficiency, coordinating services, and supporting children’s development.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and a background in working with diverse families. Travel within the service area is required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year degree (BA or BS) in Human Services or related field required, or a combination of education and experience. At least one year working directly with families and children in human services strongly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of family systems (including children, youth, parents, seniors, and chosen family), the impact of historical and contemporary inequities, cultural difference, and trauma-informed practices.
• Must be familiar with community resources to support a wide range of goals; sobriety, education, employment, health and wellness, and financial literacy.
• Exceptional professionalism required with staff, clients and all stakeholders.
• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships which encourage families to talk comfortably about their setbacks, accomplishments, and goals. Must be able to use a person-centered approach to assess individual and family strengths, develop plans, and coordinate needed services as well as recognize that individuals and families have the potential to grow and change.
• Must understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences, child development, and appropriate interventions.
• Must be able to engage in problem resolution, assess need/problem objectively, and manages crisis situations.
• Ability to be resourceful, flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate commitment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be able and willing to make home visits.
• Must be able to honor private/confidential information.
• Must have valid drivers' license and must pass Background Study

Responsibilities

• Support Hubbard Counties' clients by partnering with program staff and community resources to provide a continuum of services to children and families living in poverty.
• Identify strengths and barriers, formulate a plan of action, and provide assistance in accessing and coordinating services to meet each family's needs.
• Collaborate with staff to connect families to education, employment, health and wellness, and financial literacy resources.
• Cultivate relationships with families using a person-centered approach to assess needs and track progress toward self-sufficiency.
• Travel within the service area to meet families in their homes or community settings as needed.

Education

BA or BS in Human Services or related field

Experience with families and children in human services

Job description

Description

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a Family Coach to support Hubbard Counties' clients. We are seeking passionate individuals to help us strengthen our communities by supporting, empowering, and advocating for others. Partner with program staff and community resources to provide a continuum of services to children and families living in poverty from culturally diverse backgrounds offering them the opportunity to reach self-sufficiency. Identify strengths and barriers as well as individual needs, formulate a plan of action, and provide assistance in accessing and coordinating services to meet each family's needs.

Pay

$25.37 - $26.88

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, Year-round position with reduced hours (32) in the summer and three one-week layoffs spread over the program year, travel within service area required.

Location(s)

Park Rapids, MN

Program(s)

Head Start

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• PTO and more...

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?

Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement:

MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

Requirements

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Four (4) year degree (BA or BS) in Human Services or related field required, or a combination of education and experience. At least one year working directly with families and children in human services strongly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of family systems (including children, youth, parents, seniors, and chosen family), the impact of historical and contemporary inequities, cultural difference, and trauma-informed practices.
• Must be familiar with community resources to support a wide range of goals; sobriety, education, employment, health and wellness, and financial literacy.
• Exceptional professionalism required with staff, clients and all stakeholders.
• Must be able to develop and maintain relationships which encourage families to talk comfortably about their setbacks, accomplishments, and goals. Must be able to use a person-centered approach to assess individual and family strengths, develop plans, and coordinate needed services as well as recognize that individuals and families have the potential to grow and change.
• Must understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences, child development, and appropriate interventions.
• Must be able to engage in problem resolution, assess need/problem objectively, and manages crisis situations.
• Ability to be resourceful, flexible, adaptable, and demonstrate commitment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be able and willing to make home visits.
• Must be able to honor private/confidential information.
• Must have valid drivers' license and must pass Background Study