What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at USpireND?
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USpireND has an exciting opportunity within the Healthy Families Program as a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will oversee a dedicated service area within HFND (Healthy Families ND), serving as the primary point of contact and representing the organization with external partners in various settings. This role requires collaboration with peers across HFND to implement innovative initiatives and shared service activities. The Program Coordinator will provide reflective supervision to assigned staff in alignment with HFA protocols, ensuring excellence in service delivery. They will support staff in managing challenging work environments, proactively addressing service issues, and escalating concerns when necessary. A strong commitment to family-centered, strength-based service provision is essential, with a focus on strengthening parent-child relationships and supporting culturally diverse communities. The Program Coordinator is responsible for completing all work and documentation within program timelines, attending required trainings, and, as needed, stepping in to fulfill the duties of a Family Support Specialist, including completing assessments, conducting home visits, and carrying a small caseload.
About us
Healthy Families ND started in 2000. We are a statewide program, serving all counties across North Dakota. We understand that every family's parenting journey is unique. We develop a plan based on each family's needs to help them thrive.
Why would you want to work with us?
- Health Insurance: We pay 70% even for family plans
- Dental Insurance: Individual plans are 100% covered by us
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and AD&D
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Healthy balance of work/personal life supported
The Salary for this position is $21.00-25.00/Hour DOE (depending on experience)
Minimum Requirements:
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Child Development or Human Services Field or at least 3 years of experience in working with children and/or families or commensurate HFA experience
- Understanding of or experiencing in supervising diverse staff with humility.
- Knowledge of infant and child development along with parent-child attachment principles to include background in early childhood prevention services.
- Strong communication skills and open to reflective practices.
- Knowledge of parent-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, ability to maintain reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle
- Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of infant and child development along with parent-child attachment principles
- Open to reflective practices
- Work with culturally diverse families with humility, accepting individual differences
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Proficient in the use of computers; knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Networking skills to build relationships with staff and community partners
- Always maintain a professional manner with clients and in the community
- Commitment to agency values and mission
- Ability to motivate and coach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize duties
- Effective and timely entry on data and case notes
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Up to 20% travel and travel typically within a 75-mile radius.
- Working most typically in an office or home setting with clients. Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, navigate stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch; must be able to lift objects up to 25 pounds.
- Work potentially involves some risk to personal safety of injury, illness or health arising from the environment or the public/clients.
Equal Employment Opportunity
**This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this position. USpireND reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the actual duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and work assignments as deemed appropriate and necessary, and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the position. The document does not change the at-will employment relationship and does not imply a contract between USpireND and the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25
