Family Development Coordinator

Tri County Community Action; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri County Community Action in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Family Development Coordinator to support pregnant people, parents, and families through home visits, education, and community outreach. You will maintain a caseload, promote healthy development, and organize events while collaborating with partner agencies to address barriers to self-sufficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, willingness to travel within a three-county region (about 60%), and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field.
• One year experience or practicum working with families and young children.
• Experience with data collection and program management preferred.
• Commitment to reflective practice, data collection, and continuous quality improvement.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Be comfortable visiting clients in a variety of settings.
• State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances; Motor Vehicle Driving clearances; Valid PA Driver's License with Insurance; Personal transportation available daily.
• Ability to travel within three-county service region approximately 60% of time.
• Ability to complete certification in assigned evidence-based curricula within three months of hire.

Skills

Public speaking

Data collection

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Purpose: Family Development Coordinators provide parent education, developmental information, and family support to pregnant people, parents, guardians, and families to promote the healthy development of children, youth, emerging adults, and their families.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a caseload of enrolled families, conducting home visits with each to encourage healthy development, growing self-sufficiency, and strong family relationships in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide education and support for parents/caregivers, children, youth, and families, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development centered parenting and family well-being.
• Organize, facilitate, and/or represent the department at various community events and meetings that support families and/or young children.
• Partner with other agencies that can provide supportive services which address social determinates of health and other barriers to economic self-sufficiency, using a team approach to help clients reach their goals.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field.
• One year experience or demonstrated education internship/practicum working with families and young children.
• Experience with data collection and program management preferred.
• Commitment to reflective practice, data collection, and continuous quality improvement.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Be comfortable in visiting clients in a variety of settings.
• State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances.
• Motor Vehicle Driving clearances.
• Valid PA Driver's with Insurance.
• Personal transportation available daily.
• Ability to travel within three-county service region approximately 60% of time.
• Ability to complete certification in assigned evidence-based curricula within three months of hire.

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