Parent Coach

Parent Coach
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Salary: $24.04 to $27.39 (hourly) Non-Exempt
Hybrid – Remote and Office/Field
*** Majority of our positions are remote, but services are provided either hybrid or in person
Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Primary Duties:

• Conduct prenatal and postpartum visits in the home.
• Works closely with the Welcome Baby Nurses, other Parent Coaches, supervisors, and administrative staff to provide a continuum of services.
• Develops trust and rapport with clients and provides support using an empathic and client centered approach.
• Support families by conducting assessments and providing parent education in the areas of prenatal and postnatal care.
• Provides information to clients about maternal and infant health, breastfeeding, parenting, attachment, home safety, family planning, child development and other related topics using a client- centered approach.
• Assists with identifying client strengths, needs, barriers and risks and provide community resources for those needs, providing referrals when necessary.
• Follows up with all needed referrals and resources for clients.
• Adheres to all program guidelines, policies and protocols and actively works toward achieving the goals of the program.
• Effectively conducts required client assessments using standardized tools for maternal depression, parent-infant attachment, social support, developmental milestones, and home safety, as well as other non-standardized client assessments.
• Attends and completes all trainings, including successful completion of CLE training program.
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings, bi-monthly group reflective supervision, and weekly individual reflective supervision with Team Supervisor.
• Completes all needed paperwork for each client in a timely and organized manner, including clear and well written progress notes.
• Completes required data entry for each client in a timely manner.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

• Competitive Wages and room for growth
• Vacation and sick leave
• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance
• Chiropractic services
• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire
• Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire
• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
• Winter break
• Pet Insurance
• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
• Paid educational leave
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Recognition

Position Requirements:

To perform effectively in this position, the employee in this position is required to have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in child development, social work, psychology, human development, or a related field; or Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or Associate in Arts degree with maternal and child health experience.
• At least one year of experience in maternal and child home visitation.
• Certified lactation educator (CLE) or certified lactation counselor (CLC) at a minimum; or certification must be completed within six months of hire; alternately staff may be certified lactation consultant (CLC) or international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC/RLC).
• Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to assess families across a broad spectrum of areas, recognizing professional boundaries and the need for consultation from other disciplines.
• Experience working with families from diverse age, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Empathy, warmth, and the ability to establish ongoing supportive relationships with an ethnically diverse population.
• Knowledgeable about local community resources and able to refer families to appropriate  agencies.
• Knowledge of normal fetal, infant, and toddler development; prenatal and child health requirements; and early childhood education best practices.
• Familiarity with the effects of domestic violence and parental alcohol and/or other drug abuse on family health, parenting, and general functioning.
• Familiarity with the effects of perinatal depression on child development, parenting, and general functioning.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records, by writing to articulate concepts and ideas in notes and reports.
• Bilingual preferred, with the ability to communicate in the language(s) represented in the community to be served

• A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies.   A current automobile insurance is required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

The employee in this position must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/her or others.

SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer. 

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000, Ext. 1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.org.

Salary : $24 - $27