Family Support Coach

Are you interested in doing meaningful work and joining an agency that ensures a good work-life balance? Then come join our Penquis team!

We are looking for a Family Support Coach to 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 (40 hours per week; 42 weeks per year; benefits eligible) 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 located in the Bangor area.

Location: Bangor, Maine

Family Support Coach 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.

Family Support Coach Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field. Penquis Child Development will pay for newly hired staff to obtain appropriate credentials or continued educational opportunities.
• 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.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

• 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
• Wellness Incentives
• Annual Employee Appreciation Day

The rate of pay for this position starts at $17.66 per hour, and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience. Those with related education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Eligible upon hire, new employees in our Early Childhood programs who work 24-40 hours per week, will receive a monthly stipend which is based on your lattice through MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality).

Please submit application materials, including relevant educational course work and transcripts.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Join our team by applying on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.