What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circle of Parents Site Coordinator (24-30 hours/week) position at OUR Center?
About the Organization
OUR Center is truly a community-based agency. We are here to provide a safe, accessible place for families to connect with comprehensive, coordinated services that help strengthen families and self-reliance. OUR Center works closely with many other agencies in the community to assist those in need, especially those in emergency situations. The OUR Center is a proud member of the Family Resource Center Association!
As an employee at OUR Center, you’ll enjoy:
As an employee at OUR Center, you’ll enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Sick Leave & PTO.
- 403(b) with company match.
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability.
- Free breakfast and lunch for all employees.
- OUR policies and practices follow a family-friendly approach.
About the Job
Reporting to the Family Resource Program Manager (FRPM), the Circle of Parents Site Coordinator (COPSC) is responsible for developing, implementing, assessing, and improving upon service delivery of the Circle of Parents® model of support and vision, which is “…(A) world where all caregivers have the knowledge, skills and support to raise strong, resilient and happy children.” Collaborating and coordinating with group facilitators, providers, and Illuminate Colorado, the COPSC ensures appropriate support of group intervention for parents.
Essential Duties:
1. Encourages and provides supports towards the development of Parent Leaders’ leadership skills.
- Recruits attendees.
- Attends all classes.
- Co-facilitates group until Parent Leaders can demonstrate self-reliance.
- Provides support and resources to facilitation team to enhance class content.
- Provides group support for difficult conversations.
- Facilitates group when parent leader is absent.
2. Manages program-related administrative duties.
- Creates and distributes marketing materials.
- Develops and prepares printed and visual materials or items required for group sessions.
- Purchases supplies, staying within budget and maintaining accurate records.
- Coordinates site logistics, including childcare, meals and classroom preparation.
- Maintains necessary documentation, including attendance.
- Collects data for quality assurance and assists FRPM with reporting requirements, as needed.
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience:
- Three years’ relevant work experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including Internet and Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Valid Colorado driver’s license, and ability to meet OUR Center’s driving standards.
- Ability to regularly work outside of regular office hours in order to meet organizational commitments in the community.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in a typical office setting. Work may be performed in a private residence or community setting.
- Prolonged periods of using a computer.
- Light to moderate lifting.
OUR Center endeavors to maintain wage equity across all employees with the same or comparable job titles. Relevant wage determinants for this position include: Seniority, Merit, Experience.
OUR Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
OUR Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. OUR Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy which can be found here: OUR Center Staff.
About OUR Center:
Outreach United Resource Center, Inc. (dba OUR Center) has provided critical services such as food, clothing, housing, and utilities to help families achieve self-reliance since 1986. We offer "a hand up, not a hand out" to residents of the St. Vrain Valley School District of Colorado. Aspen Center for Child Development, a program of OUR Center, provides care that enhances the social, intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being of children and their families from all income levels in and around the Longmont community and supports those in need, toward self-sufficiency.