What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator position at The Family Resource Center?
Join Our Team as a Care Coordinator in the Androscoggin Valley!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families? Do you have a knack for building strong, supportive relationships? If so, we want you to join our growing program in the beautiful Androscoggin Valley of northern New Hampshire!
Program overview:
Raising Strong Families (RSF) is an innovative pilot project developed by the Coos Coalition to help the most vulnerable families in the North Country. We take a proactive, family-centered approach, focusing on building a dedicated team for each family. This team works to cut through bureaucratic red tape, reduce service redundancy, and align strategies across agencies, providing tailored, long-term support.
At its core, RSF is driven by values like being parent-centered and family-driven, addressing core needs first, engaging genuinely, using plain language, and partnering with the community. These guiding principles ensure that families receive the respectful, individualized support they deserve.
RSF is crucial in addressing health disparities and promoting equity within communities. By connecting families with essential resources and services, it helps alleviate barriers to health and well-being, contributing to healthier, more resilient communities.
As a Care Coordinator, you will:
- Develop trusting relationships with families through strength-based, family-centered interventions.
- Assist families in setting and achieving their goals using evidence-based practices.
- Conduct routine screenings, provide referrals, and maintain accurate case records.
- Link families to both formal and informal community supports.
- Advocate for families while collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
- Facilitate wraparound team meetings to ensure collaborative support.
- Stay informed about local, state, and national resources.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
- Represent the Family Resource Center in various settings.
What We're Looking For:
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and values the power of working together to achieve common goals.
- Someone passionate about engaging with the community and building strong, supportive relationships with local groups and organizations.
- An advocate for vulnerable families, skilled in navigating complex systems such as benefits, housing, and medical services to ensure families receive the support they need.
- A communicator who can effectively engage with a wide range of individuals, from program participants to community stakeholders.
- A proactive problem-solver who is committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in your community.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Work in a beautiful and welcoming environment.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to lift up to ten (10) pounds
- Sitting most of the time with some bending and reaching
- Standing, walking, and bending periodically
- Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing
- Receiving and responding to oral communication
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision
The Family Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the needs of children and families in New Hampshire’s beloved North Country for over 25 years. The FRC’s mission is to build healthier families and stronger communities through positive relationships, programs and collaborations in the North Country.
The Family Resource Center is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18