Family Support & Parenting Coach

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional to support families and children at risk. The role involves strengthening parent-child relationships, coordinating family case plans, and connecting families with social services and medical resources.

Orientation includes completing Healthy Families America and AIMHI-TN components. The position emphasizes collaboration with a team, ongoing documentation, and regular supervision to ensure effective family interventions and service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Must complete Healthy Families America training components during orientation period.
• Must complete all AIMHI-TN components as required by the State during orientation period.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Knowledge of local resources.
• Two (2) years of experience working with or providing services to children and their families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a trusting relationship with families by initiating and maintaining regular family contact.
• Establishes a family case plan with goals, objectives, and activities with the family and supervisor.
• Uses observation skills to assess family dynamics and dysfunction, and implements appropriate interventions.
• Follows Healthy Start/Healthier Beginnings policies and procedures.
• Empowers families to attend medical appointments and meetings with social service agencies.
• May provide transportation to appointments based on need.
• Acts as a liaison between community resources and families.
• Meets weekly with supervisor to evaluate family status.
• Documents pertinent information related to family observation and interventions.

Skills

English proficiency

Knowledge of local resources

Interpersonal maturity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional to support families and children at risk. The role involves strengthening parent-child relationships, coordinating family case plans, and connecting families with social services and medical resources.

Orientation includes completing Healthy Families America and AIMHI-TN components. The position emphasizes collaboration with a team, ongoing documentation, and regular supervision to ensure effective family interventions and service