Family Services Specialist (Mentor, Parent Coach)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$24 - $28 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Newport News, VA 23606 Newport News, Virginia open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Empowers parents and youth by teaching evidence-based skills and strategies to address
behavioral challenges, support child development, and strengthen family dynamics.
The Family Services Specialist/Parent Coach will assist the parents in their areas of
need to promote a safe environment for the children under their care.
General Accountabilities
Conduct home visits - Parent Coaching/mentoring/teen mom support sessions/supervised visitation
Conduct Parent Coaching/mentoring/teen mom support/supervised visitation sessions in the community
Teach parenting skills through modeling, role playing and examples
Provides education on parenting topics and day to day life topics
Provide resources in the community
Create a budget sheet and provide education on budgets
Attend court hearings
Attend family partnership meetings
Transport clients as needed
Provide weekly detailed notes on progress
Assess for safety during all interactions
Serve as a mandated reporter
Maintains confidential client records
Attend all mandated trainings
Attend supervision
Complete assigned tasks by Supervisor/Director
Engage with clients, Supervisor, Directors with consistency and professionalism
Complete all assigned tasks
Please note that the hours include evenings and weekends.