Family Coach - Strengthening Families Program at Growing Hope

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Communication, Parenting Skills, Family Dynamics, Role Modeling, Group Facilitation, Organizational Skills, Writing Skills, Team Player, Dependability

Industry

Food Production

Description

Description Growing Hope is looking for team players for our Strengthening Families Program in Sumter, SCthat are dependable, a positive role model to families, and have an understanding of basic parenting skills and family dynamics **This is a part-time role with a consistent commitment of one evening per week** Basic Function: The primary responsibility is to provide parent/child group facilitation at community based sites using the Strengthening Families Program model. The Family Coach shall maintain the confidential nature of the agency’s services and shall perform the duties of the position in a professional manner. The position operates under the supervision of the Site Coordinator. Scope: Family Coach services include but are not limited to facilitating parent groups for parents and children, follow up with parents to assure they are achieving group objectives, and conducting evaluation. Principal Responsibilities: Attend training of Strengthening Families Program model. Facilitate weekly group sessions at community site. Prepare materials for weekly group sessions to assure implementation of SFP model. Assist in site set up for parent and children’s groups. Participate in weekly debriefing sessions with other Family Coaches to ensure model fidelity, resolve problems and issues, and promote on-going program quality. Participate in funder (Children’s Trust) coaching sessions. Assist with evaluation component (Survey Monkey). Be available to parents between group sessions for questions and/or support Requirements Knowledge, Skill and Experience Required: Possess warm, empathic relationship-building skills and communication style to establish a trusting relationship with families. Maintain a caring relationship with families. Possess a knowledge and understanding of basic parenting skills and family dynamics. Ability to be a positive role model to families. Ability to facilitate groups of parents and/or children. Exhibit organizational and writing ability to facilitate the maintenance of accurate and complete records. Have the ability to be a staff team player to achieve the goals of the program and of the agency. Dependability. Minimum qualifications include: Bachelors or Associates degree preferred plus previous knowledge regarding child development, behavior management and group dynamics required.

Responsibilities

The Family Coach is responsible for facilitating parent/child group sessions and ensuring that parents achieve group objectives. They will also assist in evaluations and maintain the confidentiality of the agency's services.