SFFC Coordinator - Part Time

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Training and professional development

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services USA LLC in Kingston, PA is seeking a part-time Safe Families for Children Coordinator to connect families with volunteers and resources. The role emphasizes coordination with churches, community partners, and Host Families to ensure safety and supportive services for children.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a preference for a Master’s degree, strong communication skills, and experience with at-risk families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with at-risk children and families.
• Experience with faith communities preferred.
• May require professional licensure in the respective state.
• Experience with public speaking in child welfare, faith communities, and networks, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their children.
• Network within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for recruitment of volunteers.
• Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the Safe Families program.
• Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants according to agreed targets.
• Offer resources and coaching for SFFC teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involved.
• Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested.
• Conduct supervision, along with developing and implementing training for SFFC volunteers.
• Provide emergency and on-call support to SFFC volunteers.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with church representatives and community agencies.
• Conduct home assessment and complete the documentation according to program guidelines.
• Facilitate or assist with interviews of all Host Families and Family Coaches, along with submitting documentation and assessments to their Supervisor for final approval or denial of volunteers.
• Supervise, train, and support the Family Coach and Host Family volunteers on all aspects of the hosting process, to include being available on an emergency and on-call basis.
• Effectively encourage Family Coaches to help parents set goals and work towards accomplishing the goals.
• Develop and establish positive relationships with referral sources to ensure referral numbers meet performance metrics.
• Consult with supervisor on referrals to determine program 'fit' for host families, while also assisting with establishing hosting arrangements.
• Plan, develop, and administer program to ensure the basic developmental, and therapeutic needs of clients in care are met.
• Actively participate in the tracking and reporting of information pertinent to recruitment, training, and vetting volunteers.
• Facilitate or assist in the Safe Family selection, transportation, and placement of children into Host Family homes and other supportive services with Safe Family volunteers.
• Facilitate or assist in the connection of Safe Families volunteers, local churches, and community members.
• Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines.
• Participate in all Safe Family staff functions, meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement.
• Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need.
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Recruitment

Volunteer management

Coaching

Social media

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Category: Social Services - Domestic Programs

Requisition Number: SFFCC001522

• Posted : July 21, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Kingston, PA 18704, USA

Description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Safe Families surrounds parents facing crises with a caring, compassionate community. As a Safe Families for Children Coordinator, you’ll connect families with friendship, coaching, resources, and short-term care for their children through volunteer Host Families.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their children;
• Network within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for the recruitment of volunteers;
• Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families program;
• Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants according to agreed targets;
• Offer resources and coaching for SFFC teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involved;
• Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested;
• Conduct supervision, along with developing and implementing training for SFFC volunteers;
• Provide emergency and on-call support to SFFC volunteers;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with church representatives and community agencies;
• Conduct home assessment and complete the documentation according to program guidelines;
• Facilitate or assist with interviews of all Host Families and Family Coaches, along with submitting documentation and assessments to their Supervisor for final approval or denial of volunteers;
• Supervise, train, and support the Family Coach and Host Family volunteers on all aspects of the hosting process, to include being available on an emergency and on-call basis;
• Effectively encourage Family Coaches to help parents set goals and work towards accomplishing the goals;
• Develop and establish positive relationships with referral sources to ensure referral numbers meet performance metrics;
• Consult with supervisor on referrals to determine program "fit" for host families, while also assisting with establishing hosting arrangements;
• Plan, develop, and administer program to ensure the basic developmental, and therapeutic needs of clients in care are met;
• Actively participate in the tracking and reporting of information pertinent to recruitment, training, and vetting volunteers;
• Facilitate or assist in the Safe Family selection, transportation, and placement of children into Host Family homes and other supportive services with Safe Family volunteers;
• Facilitate or assist in the connection of Safe Families volunteers, local churches, and community members;
• Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines;
• Participate in all Safe Family staff functions, meetings, trainings, and supervision;
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities;
• Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement.
• Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college,
• Master’s level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college, preferred;
• Prior experience working with at-risk children and families;
• Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferred;
• May require professional licensure in the respective state;
• Experience with public speaking in a variety of settings to include child welfare, faith communities, and collaborative networks, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• An ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Prior experience in recruitment, marketing, volunteer management, or coaching;
• Prior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social media;
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• A self-starter with an ability to work autonomously;
• Reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYour Way,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program

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