FIND Coach Supervisor

Position Summary

The FIND Coach Supervisor provides supervision, training, consultation, and technical support to support the implementation of Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) (more information about the science of FIND in this link). FIND is an evidence-based and strengths-centered coaching program that uses video to encourage caregivers’ developmentally supportive interactions with the children in their care. This FIND team supports Early Learning Coaches across the state in becoming certified in FIND and delivering the program to childcare providers in English and Spanish.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership, direction, and supervision to FIND Coaches
• Supervises staff including participation in interviewing, hiring, orientating, training, appraising, coaching, and supporting.
• Conducts regular supervision meetings with FIND Coaches
• Provides regular performance feedback for staff
• Assesses learning needs and coordinates ongoing professional development for FIND Coaches
• Oversees day-to-day programmatic requirements and ensures that FIND Coaches maintain appropriate safety procedures while performing office duties and home visits
• Ensures that all records and data are appropriately maintained and reported to ensure compliance with regulations
• Makes recommendations to the FIND Program Manager for purchase of equipment and supplies
• Provides training and consultation to FIND Coaches to support coach certification
• Reviews recorded coaching sessions to assess coaches' fidelity to the FIND program
• Provides strengths-based written and verbal feedback to build coaches' skills
• Responds in a timely manner to FIND Coaches’ questions and maintains accurate case tracking
• Provides technical assistance to support FIND Coaches’ use of iPads to demonstrate films
• Develops and adapts FIND program materials with the FIND team
• Participates in regular FIND team meetings and maintains positive communication with team
• Achieves and maintains FIND Trainer Certification
• Maintains confidentiality of confidential identifiable information (CII), including films, of children and caregivers in accordance with IRB and agency standards
• Provide FIND coaching in homes and childcare centers
  
  

Additional Duties That May Be Performed

• May assist in training new FIND Akin team members
• Advocates for the values of a diverse population within Akin and the Community
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience working directly with children and families of diverse populations
• Knowledge of early childhood development and family development, and adult learning principles
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to attend to a high level of detail and execute with accuracy
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Recognizes that culture and diversity factors play a significant role in caregiving and is respectful of different cultural perspectives
• Possess strong human relations skills to communicate effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and the community
  
  

Working Environment

This position is eligible for remote work and may also be completed in a professional office environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, printers, phones)
• Typical office lighting and temperatures
• Moderate interruptions
• Ability to work in a confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
• Limited travel to other site locations within the state
  
  

Hybrid Work Arrangements

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends. Because meetings are scheduled around fathers’ availability, flexibility in work hours is essential.

Physical Demands

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience providing staff supervision/training to direct staff in Early Childhood, Social Work, or related field
• Experience working with children and families; including families experiencing poverty and/or inequities
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle for work-related travel
• Proof of physical exam within past 12 months (updated every three years)
• One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
• Proof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer
• A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years
  
  

Preferred

• Familiarity with the use of a video camera, tablet, and video editing software
• Experience supporting father engagement
• Additional language fluencies: Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Tigrinya, or Urdu is highly preferred
  
  

Salary Range And Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The target starting pay for this position is $32.28 - $38.74 per hour, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.

The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.