Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Aug 08, 2024
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Are you passionate about empowering families and fostering positive parenting experiences? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Role:
We are currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Parent Education Coordinator. As the Parent Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of services within the Positive Opportunities for Parenting Success Program (POPS2). Working under the guidance of the Parent Education Supervisor and Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Program Manager, you will collaborate with POPS2 staff and families to provide essential support. Your duties will include screening for eligibility, developing case plans, and connecting families to necessary resources and services. By directly engaging with families, you will play a vital role in helping them achieve self-sufficiency and fostering positive outcomes.
We would love to hear from someone who:
- Has a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Family Studies and three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Is bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural in English and Spanish.
- Has a valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
As a Parent Education Coordinator You Will:
- Work with the Parent Education Supervisor to ensure the program goals and objectives of POPS2 are met as outlined in the Supporting Father Involvement curriculum.
- Assist the Father Engagement Specialist in recruiting families for the program.
- Develop outreach materials for the program.
- Complete all required program documentation, including the CAPSLO intake.
- Attend each group session and makes themselves available for families to discuss any issues/concerns.
- Actively engage with POPS2 participants, creates a case plan, coordinates a comprehensive and extensive family needs assessment, and works with the family to connect them to their needed resources/services.
- Assist and transition families to community referrals to support them (helps identify problems and concerns and links families with appropriate referral systems and services).
- Encourage participation in program and community events.
- Network with related agencies to link families to POPS2 groups.
- Conduct regular home visits with families to help open communication and develop a trusting relationship, as needed.
- Develop Board Reports monthly, updating the Board regarding programmatic services.
- Ensure data is entered timely into the ClientTrack database.
As a CAPSLO Employee you will receive:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage, 100% covered by CAPSLO!
- 14 paid holidays, so you can always count on being off.
- Vacation time to relax, reconnect and recharge.
- Sick Time to rest and feel better or get to our doctor appointment.
- A generous match to your retirement contribution after your first six months.
- The opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals with the same goal… helping people, changing lives!
- And much more…
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
- Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
- Based on program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required.
- Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment.
- Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.
About us:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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About Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low income individuals and families become self-sufficient. We provide a wide range of community-based programs, such as childcare, early childhood education, homeless services, veteran services, health services and much more. Our purpose is to foster positive change in our community and to create a more equitable society. We are passionate about our work and strive to be innovative in our approach. We are proud to be making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
When you join us, you become part of a community of dedicated, passionate, and diverse individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the world. We offer a supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment. A place where you will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion to help individuals and families become more self-sufficient.
If you are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a real difference in people’s lives, we invite you to join us!