Family Success Coach

Job Summary

The Raising Healthy Families Program is a prevention and early intervention program utilizing Nurturing Parenting Curriculum and other evidence-based practices to provide support and education to our community’s most vulnerable families. This position will support families with in-home visits, parenting classes and workshops. The Family Success Coach will provide services in line with the following contracts and purposes: First 5 Tuolumne County, to support high risk families with children birth through age 5; Tuolumne County Health and Human Services to intervene and work with families to prevent child abuse; and Tuolumne County Behavioral Health for prevention and early intervention of mental health issues in children of all ages. This position requires frequent travel to and from client homes and community meetings in the local area.

Duties

• Teaches parenting classes and workshops using the Nurturing Parenting (NP) model & curriculum, as well as other curriculum and resources.
• Conducts home visits using the Nurturing Parenting (NP) model & curriculum as well as other curriculum and resources.
• Arranges & coordinates all aspects of parenting classes; scheduling including finding locations, purchasing materials and supplies, advertising, and all required paperwork.
• Collect data by implementing required assessment tools and pre- and post tests for all parenting classes.
• Attends trainings as required to learn the curriculum, evaluation, and assessment tools necessary for grant and program guidelines, as well as any other trainings required by program director.
• Uses computer to maintain data, statistics, write parenting class notes and reports write case notes, and send/receive relevant job information.
• Participates in various meetings including staff, case management, and community partnerships.
• Collaborates and communicates with other department and agency staff (as necessary) to maximize services for families and to prevent duplication of services.
• Meets as needed with collaborating agencies (i.e. Tuolumne County Behavioral Health) to coordinate/co-teach classes when applicable.
• Works with RHF program manager to develop/deliver presentations about and coach Nurturing Parenting concepts to other agencies and programs in the county.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience working with diverse populations
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills – focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication Skills– speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teaching Competency - Ability to teach and lead adults, youth, and other individuals in high risk families
• Conflict Management – Ability to navigate disputes and/or emotionally charged situations with professionalism and tact. Prior experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution preferred.

Required Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma and AA required OR combination of education and applicable experience; BA in related field strongly preferred.

Must have prior training in Trauma Informed Practices

Background Check: This position requires passing and maintaining background clearance. Clearances are based on investigation checks for criminal and/or child abuse convictions to the satisfaction of the Agency, showing that you are fit for the position offered. Completed background check forms and authorization for release of information must be provided to the agency upon receiving a conditional job offer.

This position requires livescan screening.

Driving and Use of Agency Vehicles: Employee’s must meet and maintain ability to be insured by the Agency’s insurance at the standard rate DMV driving record. As this position involves home-visiting, the employee must be comfortable with frequent local travel. Must have reliable transportation.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Sonora, CA 95370 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sonora, CA 95370 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sonora, CA 95370

Salary : $20 - $26