CUA 1 Strengthening Families Coordinator

Description

TITLE: Strengthening Families Coordinator

DIVISION: Net Community Care, Inc.

UNIT: Community Umbrella Agency (CUA)

REPORTS TO: Director of Community Support Services

EMPLO STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Strengthening Family Coordinators provide support to the overall CUA team. The focus is on working toward the target goals of improving safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families. The team supports the community’s needs, develops & maintains a network of key community leaders and stakeholders while serving as the primary point of contact between the CUA and the community members within the designated geographic region. Coordinate and support family and community outreach promote the programs and services offered by the CUA and provide guidance and feedback to CUA leadership to help address the unique issues, concerns, and needs of the community. Support the planning of community programming, such as: Parent Cafes, Parent Engagement Activities and Training.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: (and other duties as assigned)

· Function as part of the larger CUA team responsible for achieving the target goals of improving safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families

· Act as the coordinator of Parent Cafes

· Facilitate Parent Cafes and other support groups.

· Develop and conduct Strengthening Families orientations and workshops for the CUA and the Community

· Train Facilitators and Parent Cafe Hosts

· Work with the Community Liaison in establishing community connections

· Attend Court Hearings as needed but never in lieu of the CUA CM

· Document activity they have performed within six business days using the CUA-prescribed form

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field including but not limited to: Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Divinity, or Public Health

· Minimum of 2 years work experience in a position that involves working in child, youth, and family serving systems

· Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field require a minimum of 3 years experience working in child, youth, and family serving systems

· Ability to use computers with proficient skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Knowledge of child and family service systems

· Knowledge of social work values and/or child welfare services

· Valid Driver’s License (issued by state in which employee lives) and safe driving record and proof of insurance coverage