Kinship Education Coach

Northeast Treatment Centers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Treatment Centers is seeking a Kinship Education Coach for a two-year grant program. The position involves providing individualized support to kinship families in navigating parenting challenges and accessing resources for children ages 0–8.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of child development and kinship care dynamics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with families and young children.
• Experience in a home-visiting, coaching, or case management role.
• Ability to manage a small but intensive caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized guidance and support to kinship families.
• Educate caregivers on parenting strategies using the KEEP model.
• Ensure all documentation and deadlines are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building skills

Knowledge of child development

Familiarity with kinship care dynamics

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Bilingual, Spanish Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Electronic data systems

Job description

Kinship Education Coach is a NET Treatment Services, Inc. position within the 2-year William Penn Foundation Grant responsible for offering individualized support to kinship families around issues such as navigating their unique parenting challenges, accessing early childhood education services and managing child behavior using the Incredible Years strategies. The Kinship Education Coach plays a vital role in supporting kinship caregivers raising children ages 0–8. Utilizing an adapted version of the evidence-based KEEP (Keeping Foster and Kin Parents Supported and Trained) model, the Coach provides individualized guidance, education, and support to help caregivers strengthen their parenting skills and improve outcomes for the children in their care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with families and young children, ideally in a home-visiting, coaching, or case management role.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
• Familiarity with kinship care dynamics and the unique needs of kinship families preferred.
• Experience with the KEEP model or other structured parenting programs is a plus; training will be provided.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small but intensive caseload.
• Comfort with documentation and using electronic data systems.
• Access to reliable transportation and flexibility for home visits and occasional evening/weekend hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to recognize and prioritize workload to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Bi-lingual, Spanish Speaking, preferred