What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: PAL Coordinator for Whitney Point PAL Center position at Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network?
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
JOB TITLE: PAL C0-COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: PAL DIRECTOR
Responsibilities:
- Day to day management and oversight of all programs offered through the PAL Center.
- Planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for parents and children.
- On-site facilitation of activities at the PAL Center, including guidance, support/ information sharing, and one-on-one mentoring.
- Facilitate parent education programs.
- Conduct individualized parenting education and/or personal goal planning with parents.
- Work together with caseworkers to plan and implement strategies and goals for clients utilizing supervised visitation.
- Provide monthly paperwork, data collection, daily observations, and grant required paperwork to the FRC Director at the beginning of each month.
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of the Center.
- Prepare materials for activities and meals.
- Plan and implement special events.
- Engage all families in Center programs. Provide a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere.
- Role model effective positive parent/child communications and interactions.
- Facilitate educational and support programs and workshops scheduled at the PAL Center.
- Supervise volunteers and student interns. Assist FRC Director with new staff orientation and training.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and professional trainings.
Areas of Expertise:
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of early childhood development, behavior management, other parenting education
- Knowledge of the community and human service programs.
- Working with “high risk” populations: [parents/children living at or near poverty level, those with cognitive limitations, low literacy, mental health issues, teen parents, or engaged in the foster care system].
Qualifications:
- Experience working with parents and children
- Minimum: 2 yr degree in social work, early childhood, health care or other human service field; preferred: 4 yr degree in social work, early child development, human services, health care or other human services field.
- Able to work 2-3 evenings/week and occasional weekend special event
THE POSITION OF PAL CO-COORDINATOR IS A FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT POSITION AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.
Compensation: $17.50 per hour
Our philosophy is based on the concept that there are eight levels of intervention in community development to ensure successful prevention partnerships:
- Strengthening individual knowledge
- Promoting community education
- Educating providers Fostering coalitions and networks
- Changing organizational practices
- Influencing policy and legislation
- Minimizing barriers
- Ensuring that affordable and appropriate services are accessible to pregnant women, infants and all individuals and families
- Establishing public/private partnerships for coordinated community based care
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