SafeCare Parent Support Provider

Families Plus has an opening for a Part-Time Parent Support Provider for the SafeCare® program. This position will start as part-time, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time.

SafeCare® is a structured, evidence-based program with specific protocols that include observational assessment, modeling, role-playing, and giving feedback to parents.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Home Visiting:

Demonstrate strong engagement skills to recruit and retain clients in a voluntary, home-based service

Attend SafeCare® Colorado Home Visitor Training and pass all requirements for full certification and fidelity

Understand and adhere to SafeCare® module protocol

Make initial enrollment telephone calls to families referred to SafeCare® Colorado

Participate in weekly individual and monthly group coaching until certification is reached. After certification, continue to participate in monthly coaching to maintain fidelity

Meet bimonthly with SafeCare® Colorado Supervisor

Carry a caseload equivalent to 6-12 clients (part-time)

Upload required audio recordings, documents, and information on a daily basis

Actively participate in the Family Support team meetings and activities

Marketing and Outreach:

• Because of the voluntary nature of the SafeCare® Colorado program, marketing and outreach are crucial for maintaining a strong referral base and establishing a positive reputation within the communities served by SafeCare® Colorado
• Identify agencies within the community that serve clients who may benefit from SafeCare® Colorado and facilitate the agency’s ability to provide referrals to SafeCare® Colorado
• Participate in outreach efforts (giving presentations, attending conferences, handing out fliers, meeting with ground level staff, etc.) to community agencies using marketing materials provided by ACECC and the Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
• Log outreach efforts and maintain regular contact with agencies while simultaneously expanding efforts to increase visibility

Desired Characteristics/Qualifications:

• Comfortable delivering interventions to families in their home or a community setting. This may include going into homes that may be in poor condition, for example: cluttered, dirty, dark, and not air-conditioned
• Experience with young children/knowledge of early childhood development
• Committed to and skilled in building relationships with under-resourced, at-risk families
• Open to learning and implementing new curricula of prevention and intervention programs
• Able to be both creative and flexible in delivering services to families
• Open and responsive to supervision and feedback
• Multilingual skills strongly preferred (Spanish, English, or other)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and individually as necessary
• Solid computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of database management and the cloud is a plus
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences
• Ability to work some evenings and/or weekends

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in home visitation or direct services to families with young children preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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