Parent Coach

Parent Coach

EOE Statement - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description - Parent Coach will assist youth/families in communities throughout the state of NJ who are at risk for child abuse and/or neglect. These families need guidance to make a positive change for themselves and their families. The Parent Coach will work with families to bring about constructive change through support, guidance, instruction, and/or treatment. The ultimate goal is to maintain children safely at home and to coach parents on how to manage their at-risk youth. Parent Coach will work together with families to educate and support them in the following areas:

• Essential parenting skills
• Supervision
• Hygiene issues
• Non-physical means of discipline
• Appropriate housing
• Development of a budget
• Advocacy and referral

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home and community-based support and coaching to parents of children and adolescents with severe mental health or behavioral challenges.
• These services will include but are not limited to: coaching and training of parents to address specific needs of the child using evidence-based parenting models.
• Support of the guardian as they parent their child or adolescent.
• Gather and analyze information from parent(s) and team members to assist in developing a service plan to meet the family's needs.
• Assisting the parents in navigating educational, state, and community resources.
• Documenting services rendered in the youth's chart.
• Consultation and collaboration with other staff to address meeting service needs of youth.
• Participate in Child and Family team meetings when scheduled.

Requirements:

• We are looking for and must be licensed in NJ with 1 year of experience working with youth/families with mental health and behavioral health challenges.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
  Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Bilingual is a PLUS
• Must have the above qualifications to apply.
• Must have a valid NJ driver's license with privileges in good standing.