Family Services Coordinator
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Description
Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. We are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland operating over 80 programs throughout Maryland, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Here, you can build a career where you make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach, and work for justice.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore is currently seeking a Family Services Coordinator who will be responsible for organizing, implementing, and tracking program activities within the Health and Family and Community Partnership service areas. The incumbent works in partnership with education and disabilities team members, recruits and enrolls children and develops and implements Individualized Family Partnership agreements with parents. Acts as community liaison for the program. Plans family activities and promotes family engagement.
Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City is a child and family development program targeted to low-income families in southwest Baltimore City, for their children to be well prepared when entering kindergarten and thus more successful in school and in life.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish productive collaborative relationships with parents/caregivers. Convey messages that are respectful, patient, relaxed and demonstrate an interest in the child and family. All interactions will help children and families feel valuable, competent, and cared for and should demonstrate positive guidance and collaboration.
- Work with parents and staff to evaluate existing programs to determine needs, opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to management. Participates in the Annual Assessment and completion of PIR and submits reports of component activities to the Director, FSC Supervisor and Administrative Assistant.
- Link the child and the family into an on-going health system and sets up preliminary screenings (physicals, immunizations, and dental checkup) for each child entering the program. Demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to family values. Arrange for transportation to and from appointments as needed.
- Assist with the organization and oversight of the procedures for program recruitment in conjunction with the ERSEA Coordinator.
- Organize and implement parent training and support group activities based on identified needs. Serves as instructor for designated training sessions and activities.
- Establish and maintains updated individual health records on Head Start children following regulations and established guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Family Services Coordinator I (433000) – Associates degree in a human service or related field.
- Family Services Coordinator II (433200) - Bachelor’s degree in a human service or related field.
- Family Services Coordinator III (433300) – Master’s in Human Services or related field.
- Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
REQUIRMENTS & ABILITIES:
- Must have the ability to: direct the work of others; facilitate meetings; relate effectively with a diverse socioeconomic individuals and groups; model professional responsibility and personal integrity and function in an environment of site-based management.
- Must be willing and able to accompany the children and parents on field trips and to actively participate with them in other activities.
- Must remain flexible to the needs of the program including being available for evening meetings as needed.
- Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position. Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence. There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The position requires intermittent periods of standing, reaching, bending, walking, stooping, and sitting. Must have the ability to move freely throughout the building including climbing stairs in those buildings where there isn’t an elevator and during home visits.
- Must also have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. irregularly and have visual and hearing acuity and clear speech sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.
Catholic Charities has a COVID Mandated Vaccination policy for all employees, which includes an exemption process.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Associate Degree or better in Social Science or related field.
Experience
Preferred