In-School Student Success Coach - Family-Centered Support

Child & Family Services, Inc.; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Child & Family Services, Inc. seeks a full-time Success Coach embedded in New Bedford or Fall River public middle schools to support youth and families through wrap-around services and evidence-based interventions.

You will work with a Senior Success Coach, coordinate family-centered plans, and document progress while advocating for clients and connecting families to community resources, with a focus on diversity, equity, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for our clients and families
• Work in collaboration with team members, clients, and families to implement person-centered and family-centered, recovery-oriented, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care
• Develop and coordinate recreational activities for clients
• Participate in case management meetings regularly with senior case manager, parents/caregivers, and other stakeholders to discuss progress toward client-centered goals and to modify individual service plans as needed
• Maintain proper and complete documentation of meetings, releases, communication, referrals, and other paperwork
• Identify and work with a family’s organic social supports, including faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, tenant groups, community centers and clubs, etc.
• Provide advocacy on behalf of the youth and their family
• Work with senior case manager to implement individualized youth development strategies to ensure that recommended support services are provided in a logical, timely, and effective manner
• Develop and maintain mutually respectful long-term relationships with families
• Identify resources in partnership with youth and families, establishing a referral system among community agencies and resources, and supporting youth and families in accessing these resources
• Assist senior case manager in planning and executing social and education events and outings
• Visit the homes of participating families as appropriate
• Coordinate with the school to ensure educational requirements are being met
• Provide tutoring and/or other academic supports (either directly or indirectly) as needed
• Utilize evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing skills to empower clients and families with improving their overall health and wellness
• Monitor and track appropriate outcome measures
• Maintain case record expectations as required by the agency, funding sources, and accreditation authorities
• Other Duties: duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Job description

Child & Family Services, Inc. seeks a full-time Success Coach embedded in New Bedford or Fall River public middle schools to support youth and families through wrap-around services and evidence-based interventions.

You will work with a Senior Success Coach, coordinate family-centered plans, and document progress while advocating for clients and connecting families to community resources, with a focus on diversity, equity, and trauma-informed care.