Children's Coordinator-ASAM 3.5 Residential

Family Ark•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The Children's Coordinator develops, coordinates, and delivers services for infants, children, and adolescents whose mothers participate in the SAMHSA Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) Program and reside in or receive services through the organization's ASAM Level 3.5 residential substance use treatment program. The role ensures children's developmental, emotional, behavioral, educational, and safety needs are addressed while promoting healing, family reunification, and healthy parent-child attachment. The coordinator conducts developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, and family-functioning screenings; coordinates age-appropriate services and activities; and develops individualized service plans based on children's needs and strengths. The role monitors progress, makes timely referrals, partners with community agencies, and advocates for resources that support children's well-being. The coordinator supervises and supports Family Support Staff who care for children while mothers participate in treatment, groups, appointments, and other program activities. The position facilitates therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, structured parent-child interactions, and family activities; supports mothers' understanding of child development, trauma, and healthy parenting; and collaborates with treatment staff to integrate children's services into residential programming. The coordinator also consults with Recovery Support staff on child development, trauma, attachment, and family dynamics; assists leadership with children's programming consistent with SAMHSA PPW requirements and ASAM criteria; and tracks service utilization and outcomes. The role provides safe-sleep education and coaching consistent with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, including the ABCs of Safe Sleep (Alone, on their Back, in a Crib), and coordinates safe-sleep training during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, Child Development, Psychology, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
At least two years of experience working with children and families affected by substance use, trauma, or child welfare involvement.
Knowledge of child development across the lifespan.
Experience providing family-centered and trauma-informed services.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct developmental, behavioral, social-emotional, and family-functioning screenings for participating children, including entering information in the MUW developmental screening hub when appropriate.
Coordinate and facilitate age-appropriate services and activities for infants, children, and adolescents residing with or visiting their mothers in treatment, particularly while mothers participate in treatment services.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, scheduling support, and performance oversight to Family Support Staff responsible for child supervision and care.
Create individualized service plans for children based on identified needs and strengths.
Monitor children's progress and ensure timely referrals for additional services; partner with agencies such as First Steps, Nurse Family Partnerships, and Healthy Families.
Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups designed to strengthen attachment, parenting skills, emotional regulation, and family resilience.
Implement evidence-based or evidence-informed parenting curricula, including the Nurturing Parenting Program and Trust Based Relational Intervention.
Coordinate structured parent-child interactions and family activities.
Support mothers in understanding child development, the impacts of trauma, and healthy parenting practices.
Collaborate with treatment staff to integrate children's services into residential programming and help create a therapeutic environment supportive of family healing and child well-being.
Provide consultation to Recovery Support staff regarding child development, trauma, attachment, and family dynamics.
Coordinate referrals and advocate for services that support children's well-being; help families access relevant community resources and benefits.
Assist leadership in developing children's programming consistent with SAMHSA PPW requirements and ASAM criteria.
Track service utilization and outcomes related to child and family well-being.
Provide education, coaching, and support to mothers and caregivers on evidence-based safe-sleep practices consistent with American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.
Coordinate safe-sleep training for program participants during pregnancy and the postpartum period, ensuring understanding of the ABCs of Safe Sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.