Program Coordinator

 Help Group is currently looking for a bright, dynamic, Program Coordinator for our Stepping Stones team.  This unique child-abuse prevention program serves DCFS-referred families with children ages 0-18 as well as at-risk pregnant women and parents with infants under 6 months dealing with substance abuse, domestic violence, at-risk families from the community that are in need of family strengthening.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Masters Degree in sociology, social work, psychology, public health, health administration, or other social service field.
• Licensed MFT, LCSW, or LPCC preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 2 years during the last 5 years providing direct client service to at-risk children and families
• Minimum two years’ full-time management experience in a social service agency and in supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in the coordination of intensive services both in a clinic and community setting 
• Familiarity with principles of family-centered, strengths-based services.
• Knowledge of electronic health records systems. 
• Must have valid California drivers’ license, car and insurance.   

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all P&A Program components are in place together with all pertinent documentation as required by the contract and as outlined in Statement of Work
•  Under the guidance and supervision of Director of Child & Family Protective Services, direct all programmatic and administrative aspects of Prevention and Aftercare Program including supervision of staff and complete oversight of subcontractor agreements and service delivery.
•  Provide oversight to all programmatic operations in both Service Planning Areas (SPA) 2 and 5, inclusive of direct supervision of SPA 5 Program Supervisor.  
• Facilitate coordination of services and effective communication among a network of service providers to ensure solid linkages and uniformity of services.
•  Participate in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of program staff and subcontractors. 
•  Conduct regular staff meetings and ensure ongoing staff development with particular attention to training on the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
•  Ensure all staff including subcontractors’ is certified in Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support, as contractually required.
•  Supervise all aspects of client casework and ensure that all necessary documentation, data collection, records, data entry, files, and reports are proper, timely, and in compliance with program requirements.   
•  Develop policies and procedures for effective program implementation in the areas of service delivery, capacity building, outreach, and outcomes evaluation.
•  Serve as primary contact for County agencies and referral sources and act as liaison between THGCFC, DCFS and all subcontracted service providers
•  Develop and maintain data tracking mechanisms to provide reports related to quality management, outcome evaluation, budget allocations and others, as requested.
•  Participate in collaborative network meetings with partnering agencies to represent and outreach for P&A program and THGCFC.
•  Provide 24 hour availability and crisis intervention to staff as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child abuse legislation and reporting laws and ensure all staff including subcontractors attend all required trainings. 
•  Maintain client and staff information in a confidential manner.
• Comply with applicable professional licensing or certification requirements and ethics, if applicable. 
•  Conduct all functions in accordance with Agency guidelines, policies, and procedures.

What you will be working on:   

• Providing field/home-based services including, but not limited to: counseling, case coordination, psychoeducation, parent training, parent/child interaction activities, and family advocacy.
• Providing specialized supports, including developmental screenings, mental health screening, infant massage, and parenting assessments
• Providing support groups and parent classes on an as-needed basis 
• This position does NOT entail DMH documentation  
• Training and weekly supervision provided

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:   

• A 100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan  
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance  
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Supervision for Licensure   
• Vacation and Sick time  
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The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:  

•  MSW or MFT Intern, registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, with at least one year experience working with children, adolescents and families. 
• Bilingual Spanish required
• Familiarity with principles of family-centered, strengths-based services  
• Ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to provide home-based and field-based services  
• Knowledge of the local community and working with diverse populations highly desirable
• Valid CA Driver License and clean driving record, acceptable to Agency’s insurance carrier   

Salary range   

To learn more about Help Group, visit www.helpgroup.org   

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.