Reunification Support Coach: Family Stability Advocate

Achieving Reunification Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Affairs Coalition/Achieving Reunification Center seeks a Reunification Support Coach to guide parents toward reunification and family stability through coaching, advocacy, and coordinated ARC services. You will enroll and support a caseload via monthly in-person or virtual meetings, with ongoing check-ins to strengthen the Coach/Parent relationship.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the CUA team, development of goal plans with concrete outcomes, and ongoing participation in ARC

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
• Minimum of three years of case management or similar experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly organized with ability to effectively manage time and respond to deadlines.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Experience in motivational interviewing preferred.
• Knowledge of the child welfare system is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations (CUA, Family Court, community sites).

Responsibilities

• Engage parents via email, text and phone to enroll in ARC.
• Use motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
• Build relationships with enrolled parents through regular meetings for goal setting and monitoring.
• Prepare written reports for the CUA team on participation and progress.
• Provide evidence of participation for Family Court hearings as needed.
• Conduct visits to Community Umbrella Agencies at least monthly to support families.
• Collaborate with ARC team and contractors to address parent needs.
• Maintain accurate records in ARC database Penelope.
• Complete parent referrals for services and resources.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Time management

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Urban Affairs Coalition/Achieving Reunification Center seeks a Reunification Support Coach to guide parents toward reunification and family stability through coaching, advocacy, and coordinated ARC services. You will enroll and support a caseload via monthly in-person or virtual meetings, with ongoing check-ins to strengthen the Coach/Parent relationship.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the CUA team, development of goal plans with concrete outcomes, and ongoing participation in ARC