Nurturing Parenting Coach

Family Central, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Central, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to provide direct services to children and families in a community-based setting in Miami, FL.

The role requires a Bachelor's in social work (or related field) and at least two years of direct service experience, with six months in parent education. Flexibility for evenings and Saturdays is preferred, and a Level 2 background screening is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum two years of direct service experience with children and families.
• Knowledge of family life, child development, and parenting skills.
• Six months experience in parent education.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Able to work flexible hours, evening hours and Saturday availability.
• Position requires Level 2 background screening.
• Valid Florida driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Able to work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in conducting sessions/classes in the designated parent education curriculum.
• Prepare curriculum materials prior to session to ensure understanding of the session.
• Prepare area to provide a conducive learning environment.
• Participate in supervision with Program Manager or Coordinator.
• Link clients with other resources as needed.
• Document all client contact and maintain accurate records for contract compliance and outcome measures.
• Prepare court reports, status letters, or other reports to referring agencies as requested.
• Administer pre- and post-inventories, questionnaires, and surveys to assess progress and satisfaction.
• Submit attendance sheets and other weekly documentation.
• Provide information to program manager for completion of monthly, quarterly and/or year-end reports.
• Participate in workshops, conferences and training to promote professional skills.
• Recruit families in the community to maintain a full caseload and serve as a customer service role model.
• Other duties to maintain organizational success.
• Respond to diversity of co-workers, consumers and stakeholders.

Skills

Direct service

Parent education

Diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's in social work

Master's degree substitute for experience

Job description

Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in social work or a related field. Minimum two years of experience in providing direct service to children and families. Knowledge of family life, child development, and parenting skills. Six months experience in parent education. A master's degree may substitute for one-year experience. Able to work flexible hours, evening hours and Saturday availability preferred. This is a position of special trust which requires the employee to successfully meet Level 2 background screening requirements. Valid Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation required. Able to perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service provide. Must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

1. Lead role in conducting sessions/classes in the designated parent education curriculum
2. Prepare curriculum materials prior to session to ensure understanding of the session.
3. Prepare area to provide a conducive learning environment.
4. Participate in supervision with Program Manager or Coordinator, as scheduled.
5. Link clients with other resources as needed.
6. Document all client contact and maintain accurate records for contract compliance and outcome measures.
7. Prepare court reports, status letters, or other reports to referring agencies as requested.
8. Administer pre- and post- inventories, questionnaires, and surveys to assess client progress and satisfaction, maintaining contract compliance, as required.
9. Submit attendance sheets and other weekly documentation.
10. Provide information to program manager for completion of monthly, quarterly and/or year-end reports, as requested .
11. Participate in workshops, conferences and training to promote the enhancement of professional skills.
12. Responsible for recruiting families in the community in order to maintain a full caseload. Serve as a customer service role model to ensure a positive relationship in interactions with all employees.
13. Performs other duties that may be necessary to maintain the success of the organization.
14. Responds appropriately and effectively to the diversity of co-workers, consumers and stakeholders.

Family Central, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA M/F, D/V

Notice To Applicants

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Family Central is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.