Trauma-Informed Children & Family Coordinator

Family Ark; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Ark seeks a Children's Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and deliver services for infants to adolescents whose mothers participate in the SAMHSA PPW program. The role supports healing, family reunification, and healthy parent-child attachment within ASAM 3.5 residential treatment.

The coordinator will supervise staff, create individualized plans, and coordinate with community partners to ensure comprehensive, trauma-informed care for children and families in treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, child development, psychology, family studies, early childhood education, or related field.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience working with children and families affected by substance use, trauma, or child welfare involvement.
• Knowledge of child development across the lifespan.
• Experience providing family-centered and trauma-informed services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate services for infants, children, and adolescents involved in the PPW program.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and scheduling support to Family Support Staff.
• Create individualized service plans based on identified needs and strengths.
• Monitor progress and coordinate timely referrals with partners (First Steps, Nurse Family Partnerships, Healthy Families).
• Facilitate therapeutic groups to strengthen attachment and parenting skills.
• Integrate children’s services into residential programming with other treatment staff.
• Provide consultation on child development, trauma, attachment, and family dynamics.
• Track service utilization and outcomes related to child and family well-being.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Family-centered services

Trauma-informed approach

Child development knowledge

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Nurturing Parenting Program

Trust Based Relational Intervention

MUW developmental screening hub

Job description

Family Ark seeks a Children's Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and deliver services for infants to adolescents whose mothers participate in the SAMHSA PPW program. The role supports healing, family reunification, and healthy parent-child attachment within ASAM 3.5 residential treatment.

The coordinator will supervise staff, create individualized plans, and coordinate with community partners to ensure comprehensive, trauma-informed care for children and families in treatment.