Family Support Coach - Child Development

Job Overview

Join our Child Development Team! Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time Family Support Coach. As the Family Support Coach, you collaborate with the family in a Family Partnership Agreement process that identifies needs, interests, strengths, goals and services that support family well-being, including family safety, health and economic stability. This position is 36 hours per week; 42 weeks per year and is located at the Brewer Community School.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to provide intensive case management, through intake and assessment, while collaborating with the family to develop a family plan.
• Provide follow-up through telephone calls, home and office visits, and record reviews.
• Regular check-ins with families to develop positive, trusting relationships. Supporting parents in both one on one and group settings.
• Ensure families are full partners in their own and their child’s development and learning by helping them develop, and reach achievable, short and long-term goals.
• Advocate for clients, as liaison between families, Penquis staff and other community agencies, and providers.
• Develop and maintain strong community partnerships by participating in community committee work which promotes healthy families.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a social service-based program with children and families.
• Previous experience working with families facing parenting challenges; working knowledge of area resources for low-income individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and experience, including word processing skills.
• Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Benefits

• 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
• Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Dental/Health/Vision
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives

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