SafeCare Coach (69668)

VARIETY CARE INC; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VARIETY CARE INC. seeks afull-time SafeCare Coach to support Family Preservation Services/NorthCare in Lawton, OK. The role focuses on coaching staff to align with SafeCare standards and state requirements, ensuring certification and fidelity during client-home interactions.

The position calls for a master’s in social work or related field with relevant experience, excellent communication, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work or related human services field with 2 years’ human services experience and 1 year as a SafeCare provider, OR a bachelor’s degree with 4 years’ experience and 1 year as SafeCare provider.

Responsibilities

• Provides coaching to Family Preservation Services/NorthCare employees to ensure fidelity to the SafeCare model.
• Ensures teams meet fidelity to SafeCare curriculum and implements modules per accreditation and state standards.
• Promotes a warm, trauma-informed culture aligned with NorthCare values and health and wellness.
• Ensures new employees meet SafeCare certification criteria within the first year of employment.
• Reviews SafeCare documentation and issues certificates upon completion of modules.
• Coaches employees during home visits via modeling, feedback and consultation per NSTRC fidelity requirements.
• Monthly meetings with leadership to discuss coaching progress and provide feedback.
• Attends NorthCare/OUHSC trainings and team meetings as required.

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related human services field

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lawton Office (NC) - Lawton, OK 73044

Job Shift: Day

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Hours: 8-hour days; 40-hour week: includes evenings and weekends

Definition: Provides coaching to Family Preservation Services/NorthCare employees to ensure fidelity to the SafeCare model.

Supervisor: Position is supervised by Family Preservation Services Leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Receives and maintains National SafeCare Coach Certification.
• Ensures Family Preservation teams/providers meet and maintain fidelity to the SafeCare curriculum and implement modules as required by national accreditation and state standards for Health, Safety, Parent-Child Interaction, Parent-Infant interaction, Managing Child Behavior and Healthy Relationship modules.
• Promotes a warm and engaging organizational culture in line with NorthCare values, trauma informed care, and health and wellness.
• Ensures all new employees implementing SafeCare meet criteria for certification established through National SafeCare Training and Research Center (NSTRC) within the first year of employment.
• Reviews SafeCare documentation and provides certificates to Family Preservation team members for completion of modules.
• Accompanies employees on home visits and provides coaching via modeling, feedback and consultation as required based on NSTRC coaching fidelity requirements.
• Formally meets monthly with leadership members to provide information, consultation and feedback about progress in coaching.
• Attends training and meetings required by NorthCare and OUHSC to include team meetings and Trainer/Coaches monthly meetings.
• Submits required monthly reports to leadership and submits observation documentation into the SafeCare portal.
• Assists with intakes, providing coverage while team members are out of office, and supporting caseloads/cases as needed.
• Attends all NorthCare and program specific meetings and trainings as required.
• Works a flexible 40 hours work week schedule to accommodate needs of families, providers and community partners. Utilizes the outlook calendar to include all meetings, responsibilities and appointments for the week.
• Maintains consistent work attendance and contact supervisor on timely basis for needed late arrivals or absences.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Program Manager, Director and/or executive management.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires a master’s degree in social work or related human services field, two years’ experience in a human services position, and 1 year experience as a certified SafeCare Provider; OR a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, four years’ experience in a human services position and 1 year experience as a certified SafeCare provider.
• This position provides community-based services. A community setting is defined as any non-designated NorthCare Office. Community-based staff may be expected to provide services in a multitude of community settings, including but not limited to, a client’s home, in the community at a local venue or agency, outside in a confidential space, via telehealth or in the office. Staff who are considered community based may have limited access to onsite supervision and are expected to use critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate staffing of situations as they present. Staff who are community based are expected to travel to and from appointments and are required to have “business purposes” added to their auto insurance. Community-based staff should have access to an internet hotspot to access technology while in the field. They are eligible for a phone and hotspot stipend. Community-based staff are considered essential workers and may be expected to work holidays/weekends/or during closures if required by their program.
• This position requires a high degree of flexibility and efficiency. Must display proficiency in the MS Word processing software and intermediate general computer skills. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally with English-speaking patients. Employee must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to move about facilities and community freely. Casual professional dress is required with adherence to dress code requirements.
• Due to the nature of the contract, candidates and employees must report to NorthCare any current or prior confirmed record of child abuse as an adult. Any such confirmed record must be reviewed by the NorthCare Executive Team for hiring approval or, for current employees, continued employment with NorthCare.
• Must have access to reliable transportation. In state travel is required. Must possess and provide verification of valid Oklahoma driver’s license during employment with NorthCare. Must maintain and provide verification of current automobile liability insurance including uninsured motorist coverage during employment with NorthCare.
• Must always carry a cell phone, respond to all work-related calls within 60 minutes of receiving a voice mail or text message, and read and respond to emails daily.
• Must possess and maintain CPR, First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications; or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare. Must have and/or complete all NorthCare Training within 30 days of employment. Must have TB test within 12 months prior to employment with NorthCare or obtain within 30 days of employment with NorthCare.

Every NorthCare employee is responsible for adhering to any and all laws, professional standards and ethical codes that apply to his/her/their job responsibilities.