Family Resource Center Coordinator

Description

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW:  The Family Resource Center Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating and conducting/facilitating all groups and classes for program participants, including parent education classes, parent support, and parent child groups.  Plans, coordinates, and supervises all events at the Family Resource Center.  Provides work direction, guidance, and case management to Family Resource Aides, Intervention Specialist, the Family Support Navigator, and Parent Leaders.  This position actively participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team regarding age-appropriate activities and development and informs the multi-disciplinary team about classes and events their families can attend.

DUTIES:

• Researches community interests/needs and develops curriculum for appropriate classes.
• Develops, administers and hands out questionnaires/surveys needed to assess what classes/groups are needed at the site.
• Facilitates parent education classes and support groups.
• Coordinates all aspects of the groups including, but not limited to, play-care, transportation, location, materials, snacks, and toys.
• Develop and coordinate a weekly schedule for classes and groups.
• Evaluates, reviews and incorporates needed improvements and changes to curriculum as needed.
• Develops specialized parenting classes, groups, and workshops as needed and requested by the team.
• Identifies and assists with the training of prospective Parent Leaders for co-facilitation.
• Coordinates and delegates staff to facilitate classes/groups as needed.
• Assures groups are facilitated in a high-quality, strength-based manner
• Reports on progress of class participants to relevant parties
• Personnel Management 
• Works with and trains FRC staff to assess child development issues.
• Trains Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist, and Family Support Navigator at FRC and assures staff attend all required training at Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAPC).
• Provides day to day supervision and coaching of Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist, and Family Support Navigator positions.
• Reviews work hour logs, mile reimbursement logs, cell phone reimbursement logs, and requests time off.
• Completes CAPC evaluations of Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist, and Family Support Navigator
• Works closely with the Program Manager and Team Leaders to ensure compliance with the program’s policies and procedures.
• Participates in recruitment, screening, and hiring of the Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist and Family Support Navigator
• Creates and maintains the work schedule for the Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist and Family Support Navigator
• Reviews referrals and assigns FRC family cases to Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist and Family Support Navigator
• Manages FRC case files.
• Assigns Family Resource Aide to appropriate activities daily.
• Provides weekly one-on-one supervision to Family Resource Aide, Intervention Specialist and Family Support Navigator
• Provides supervision as needed to parent leaders.
• Coordinates and implements day and evening groups/activities to address families and community needs.
• Schedules appropriate staff to support day/evening activities.
• Coordinates all aspects of groups including, but not limited to, play-care, transportation, location, materials, snacks and toys
• Plans, coordinates and attends all special events at the Family Resource Center (FRC), which include staff involvement, budgeting, decoration, food preparation, party favors, delegation of duties and researching possible donations.
• Coordinates all incoming and outgoing donations for FRC.
• Coordinates with outside service providers to provide specialized groups, activities, trainings or other special events at FRC.
• Facilitates monthly PAC/CAC meetings.
• Coordinates parent leadership involvement.
• Provides feedback to Team Leaders and Home Visitors to follow up with child development issues and community resources.
• Participates and shares information in staff meetings and case conferences.
• Provides in-service training to team members as needed.
• Participates in training and required meetings of the program.
• Assists in the facilitation of Basics as needed.
• Data Collection and Reporting.
• Participates in outreach events to promote the FRC/B&B program and activities.
• Schedules and coordinates staff activities for outreach events.
• Develops and implements a specialized outreach plan for FRC service area.
• Works closely with Family Resource Aide and Community Engagement Specialist to provide program information to the community.
• Collects donations and works with community groups.
• Develops and publishes an FRC newsletter and program flyer.
• Creates and develops partnerships with outside community agencies.
• Participates in community groups within FRC service area.
• Plans and coordinates annual Health Fair.
• Creates a monthly calendar of FRC activities and distributes it to FRC and Community Partners.

LOCATION:   1565 River Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95815

SCHEDULE:   Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

SALARY:        $24.16 - $27.19 per hour, to start

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in any field plus 2 years of *related work experience is required OR a High School diploma plus 5 years of *related work experience is required.

*Related work experience includes:

• Facilitating community-based workshops
• Organizing and coordinating community events
• One year of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience with high-risk populations in a social service setting
• Experience with culturally diverse communities and families

Birth & Beyond Family Resource Center experience is preferred. Experience implementing and facilitating evidence-based parenting curriculum is preferred.

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: Qualified employees must submit a completed Request for Promotion or Transfer form along with their resume to Human Resources. External candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.

PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.

Salary : $24 - $27