Family Empowerment Coach

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

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.