What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Coach - Strengthening Families position at Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.?
Function: To provide education, guidance, and support though the implementation of the Strengthening Families Program in Bergen and Passaic Counties. The facilitator will work with the families for 7 or 10 weeks with the intent to teach parenting skills to the parents/guardians and life skills to the youth.
Responsibilities:
- Uses the Strengthening Families curriculum to teach and facilitate the parent/caregiver and/or children’s group, and family group.
- Prepares for each session, reviewing activities, assembling needed materials, and preparing any visuals to enhance the presentation.
- Assists with serving dinner
- Must facilitate a minimum of one program cycle a calendar year
- Must attend all required trainings and meetings including CPR certification
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience or alumni of the program
- Must hold a Strengthening Families Facilitators Certificate or attend the three day training of trainers. The certification class is offered virtually during the business day.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends
- Well organized, with excellent verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of and ability to facilitate a group.
- Experience working with parents/caregivers and /or youth.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural diversity issues and
- Ability to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races.
- Ability to effectively work as a member of a team.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fair Lawn, NJ (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32