What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Services Coordinator position at First Wave Families Patty Center for Family Support?
Overview
First Wave Families is opening a new Patty Center for Family Support and is looking for dedicated staff to help build our program. Join our dedicated team as a Family Services Coordinator, where your passion for supporting families and children will make a meaningful difference in the community. In this vital role, you will coordinate family-centered services, facilitate access to resources, and provide compassionate support to families navigating complex challenges. Your proactive approach and expertise will empower families to achieve stability, growth, and well-being through collaborative efforts and tailored interventions. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of children and their families.
Duties
- Develop and implement individualized family partnership agreements that address specific needs related to child welfare, behavioral health, and parental support.
- Coordinate with social service agencies, healthcare providers, legal professionals, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive support for families.
- Support the mental health and well being of parents and caregivers
- Provide crisis intervention and crisis management support during emergency or high-stress situations involving children or families.
- Offer guidance on conflict management and behavioral health strategies to promote healthy family dynamics and positive parenting practices.
- Maintain detailed documentation of case progress, service delivery, and compliance with legal and organizational standards.
- Advocate for families’ rights and needs within child welfare systems, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
Experience
- Proven experience working with children in settings such as social work, childcare, or child protective services.
- Strong background in crisis intervention and crisis management techniques within social or behavioral health contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and cultural competence.
- Familiarity with behavioral health issues affecting children and families, including mental health support strategies.
- Familiarity with issues surrounding young parents, infants & toddlers, adult education, workforce development
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging effectively with families.
- Previous experience in social work or related fields that involve coordinating services for vulnerable populations is highly desirable.
- Experience directly supervising other staff members
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Development, or related field required
- Relevant coursework in child development, early childhood education preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000