FAMILY DEVELOPMENT COACH - YAWP

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports directly to Senior Program Coordinator.
• Able to observe and assist during groups sessions at our secure detention facility 5 days a week.
• Provide case management services including creation and updates to Individual Service Plans (ISP).
• Engage co-parents and children in the ISP process when applicable.
• Assist in recruitment efforts for program participation.
• Maintain regular contact with participants and ensure at least one goal is identified in their ISP.
• Document progress notes for all participant and family interactions.
• Complete intake forms, questionnaires, pre-surveys, and post-surveys.
• Track referrals and demographic information in spreadsheets.
• Provide family counseling services and educational support to children of incarcerated parents.
• Identify and refer clients and families to relevant community programs with a focus on DYCD initiatives.
• Organize quarterly community events for families and facilitate community-building activities for incarcerated fathers.
• Enter attendance and session data into DYCD Connect system (DOC PTS).
• Collaborate with the Fatherhood Training Specialists, Young Adult Workforce program leadership, and other related personnel to provide comprehensive services.
• Ensure the integrity of the program, communicating with the Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) and the Department of Corrections (DOC) on jail and community-based program progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.
• 35-Hour work week; Evening schedule (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and challenges facing formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to obtain Department of Corrections clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines. Including lock downs and personal screenings, this can be changed at the discretion of the Department of Correction.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required. Bi-Lingual a plus.
• Flexibility and dependability.

SKILLS:

• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• High levels of drive, determination, and commitment.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a capacity to work with a wide range of people.
• Ability to act under own initiative and constantly strive to deliver excellence and creativity in your work.
• Ability to deal with complex issues and communicate them to management and staff members.
• Ability to prioritize urgent issues whilst achieving outcomes to agreed deadlines.