Nurturing Coach II - Child Welfare

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurturing Coach II is responsible for engaging at-risk families involved in the system of care and providing evidence-based parenting programing though either the Nurturing Parenting (NPP), Parents as Teachers (PAT), or Parenting Journey (PJP) curriculum. The NPP and PAT services are provided one-on-one at the family’s home, while PJP is provided in a group setting. This individual will be responsible for assessing child safety and meeting the unique needs of the families served. Communication and coordination with other agencies and community services is also required. This individual must act with a high degree of independent judgment and under minimal supervision.

Kids Central Inc. serves five (5) counties within Circuit 5 which include Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties. All staff must be able to work in any of the five counties we support and serve.

Services are provided in the home to meet the unique needs of the families served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct services to children and their families, which may include: 
  • Conducting both announced and unannounced, home visits at the child’s place of residence
  • Explaining programming and engaging families in services
  • Administering and reviewing comprehensive assessments with the family
  • Developing family goals in partnership with the family 
  • Managing crises with families
  • Delivering strength based, evidence-based curriculums
  • Facilitating groups, both in person and virtually 
  • Connecting individuals/families to community resources and completing referrals when necessary
  • Assessing child safety and well-being
• Other duties and responsibilities may include:
  • Collaborative communication with referral sources and other service providers
  • Completing documentation and mandatory reports in the appropriate reporting systems, accurately and timely 
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with other community agencies, organizations, and resources in an effort to provide comprehensive and effective services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.) 
  • Maintaining individual family files 
  • Working as a team member by assisting in the field and participating in peer reviews 
  • Attending all mandatory trainings and meetings hosted by Kids Central Inc.
  • Mandatory reporting 
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned as the above is not all encompassing

This list of functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Kids Central reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. Experience in direct care for children and adolescents preferred; Experience working with ethnically diverse and low-income families and organizing community activities are also preferred. 

Other Requirements

Ability to successfully clear a Level II Background Screen as required by Florida Statute and DCF. 

Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier.

Must meet eligibility to transport clients, including 100,000/300,000 Liability Insurance, possess an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates an ability to use time in an efficient and effective manner
• Ability to facilitate groups and one-on one sessions with a family
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• Displays a positive, professional attitude

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to travel (65% of time or more)
• Displays excellent administrative skills through organization and objective documentation
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrates a knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while prioritizing job tasks
• Ability to network and develop trusting relationships 
• Experience working directly with at-risk children and families, coordinating systems of care, and/or experience providing in-home services
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible
• Ability to think on your feet to deescalate crisis 
• Ability to remain unbiased and work with diverse populations 
• Ability to meet Kids Central Organizational Required Competency standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

This job regularly operates in the field (homes, community agencies) and in a professional office environment. This job consists of regularly driving your personal vehicle.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to bend/stoop and kneel. Repetitive motion is also required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

Our mission is, “Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”. Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus Counties. We maintain a system of care for children and families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V