Parent Coach (Safe Way Forward)

Bronx Family Services Center (958 East 176th St)

$23 - $25 hourly

Position Summary: The Parent Coach will report to the Safe Way Forward Program Director and provide support and outreach services to child welfare involved caregivers and families who have experienced intimate partner violence.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct extensive outreach to families, including home visits.
• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with, and assist, parents whose children are child welfare involved.
• Organize and co-lead innovative parenting skills and support groups.
• Escort families to appointments and meetings (court, public assistance, food stamps, etc.)
• Work as a team member with social workers and housing/benefits specialists.
• Participate in frequent case conferences and family team meetings.
• Participate in unit meetings and in-service staff training.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal experience with the foster care system as a parent.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work with families to negotiate and advocate for needed concrete services.
• Ability to relate to others.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Enthusiastic about helping others.
• Knowledge and experience with community resources and groups.
• Willingness to travel within New York City.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.