Safe Families for Children Intake and Family Coach Coordinator

Safe Families for ChildrenIntake and Family Coach Coordinator

Requisition #: req12181

Location:  Jenkintown, PA       

Hours:  Full-time (40-hours/week)

Bethany ischanging the world through family. We began our work by serving one child morethan 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countriesaround the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced peoplefleeing danger, and find safe, loving Families for Children who need them.Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet thegrowing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around theworld.

The Intake and Family Coach Coordinator is the key leadership role taking end-to-end operational oversight of all the Safe Families engagements via volunteer Family Coaches. This position is primarily responsible for community outreach, intake, and vetting, training, and coaching volunteers. This individual will conduct end-to-end operational coordination of all the Bethany Safe Families for Children hosting arrangements and services.

This position is expected to work independently with regular supervision, while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, contractual, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide safety oversight of Safe Families program implementation;
• Develop and establish positive relationships with referral sources to ensure referral numbers meet performance metrics;
• Provide emergency and on-call support to Safe Families volunteers;
• Assist in promoting program community relations and publicity to include but not limited to outreach to community service providers;
• Build and maintain positive relationships with church representatives and community agencies;
• Conduct home assessments and complete the documentation according to program guidelines;
• Facilitate or assist with interviews of all Host Families and Family Coaches, along with submitting documentation and assessments to their Supervisor for final approval or denial of volunteers;
• Supervise, train, and support the Family Coach and Host Family volunteers on all aspects of the hosting process, to include being available on an emergency and on-call basis;
• Effectively encourage Family Coaches to help parents set goals and work towards accomplishing the goals;
• Fulfil role as Family Coach to help parents set goals and work towards accomplishing goals, as needed;
• Assist with maintaining all Safe Families volunteers' files to ensure completeness;
• Assist in the networking process for local community resource providers to create a referral base and resource network;
• Consult with supervisor on referrals to determine program "fit" for host families, while also assisting with establishing hosting arrangements;
• Plan, develop, and administer the program to ensure the basic developmental, and therapeutic needs of clients in care are met;
• Develop and implement trainings for volunteers:
• Actively participate in the tracking and reporting of information pertinent to recruitment, training, and vetting volunteers;
• Assist in the volunteer selection, transportation, and placement of children into Host Family homes and other supportive services with Safe Family volunteers;
• Maintain documentation according to program guidelines;
• Assist in the connection of Safe Families volunteers, local churches, and community members;
• May assist with recruitment and training of new host families in some locations;
• Maintain current knowledge pertaining to Safe FamiliesFamily Coaching; while also continuing professional development through seminars and conferences;
• Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in need;
• Participate in all Safe Families staff functions, meetings, trainings, and supervision;
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities;
• Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movement;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college,
• Master's level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college, preferred;
• Prior experience working with at-risk children and families;
• Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferred;
• May require professional licensure in the respective state;
• Experience with public speaking in a variety of settings to include child welfare, faith communities, and collaborative networks, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• An ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed;
• An assertive, self-starter with excellent organizational skills;
• Reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skillssufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of MicrosoftOffice suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver'slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate avehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurancecoverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.