Family Support Coordinator

Job Title:

Family Support Coordinator

Company Background:

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Job Position Description:

Are you a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to helping families thrive? We're seeking a Family Support Coordinator to empower families and shape a strong, supportive team as a key leader driving high-quality home-visiting and parent-education services. The set salary rate for this position is $1,360 per week. 

Abbreviated Duties List:

• Hire, integrate and train Family Support Specialist staff. Meet regularly with staff members to provide supervision, training, and support, encourage professional development, identify performance concerns, evaluate work, and provide feedback.
• Assign new clients to staff members to ensure that caseloads comply with Healthy Families America standards and maintain an appropriate level of Family Service Units.
• Ensure quality of Healthy Families casework by reviewing client charts and implementing quality control methods as directed. Monitor progress toward program and organization goals and outcomes.
• Produce reports for the purpose of analyzing outcomes and reporting on funder required data.
• Participate as required on Washington County Healthy Families Supervisory Team.

Abbreviated Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of relevant experience in human services, or fields related to working with children and families. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A solid understanding of and/or experience in supervising and motivating staff, as well as providing support to staff in stressful work environments.
• Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment.
• Knowledge of maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Experience in home visitation with a strong background in prevention services to the 0-3 age population.
• Proficiency in Spanish, both in written and verbal form.
• Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Master's Degree in human services or fields related to working with children and families.
• Knowledge of Washington County social services and healthcare resources.
• Infant mental health endorsement preferred.

Top Benefits or Perks:

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

How to Apply: Apply online directly at https://caowash.applicantpro.com/jobs/. The full job description and additional job details can be found there. Physical applications are also accepted at any of our Multi-Service Center locations.