Family Recovery Children's Coordinator - Early Childhood Services (Missoula, MT)

Aware Inc.•Missoula, MT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

AWARE’s Morning Song Recovery Center Children’s Coordinator provides strengths-based support to mothers affected by substance use disorders and their children, promoting safety, stability, and recovery. Under the direction of the program manager, the coordinator ensures a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for children from birth to age five in a substance use disorder residential program. The role oversees children’s daily well-being, routines, and curriculum while aligning services with mothers’ recovery goals. The coordinator works with clinical staff, case managers, service coordinators, families, and community providers to identify needs, coordinate individualized supports, advocate for children, and promote family growth. The position also includes parent education and coaching, crisis response, program administration, accurate confidential documentation, and participation in required training and meetings.

Requirements

Knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention.
Knowledge and understanding of child development and evidence-based practices.
Knowledge of cultural parenting practices.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work in diverse environments.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with adults and children.
Acceptable criminal and protective services background checks.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

A BA or BS in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
One (2) year of direct work experience is listed as preferred alongside the degree qualification.
Prior early childhood experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure a safe, stable, and nurturing residential environment for children.
Partner with clinical staff, case managers, and service coordinators to develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans for children.
Address children’s developmental progress and behavioral and therapeutic support needs, including referrals to community services when appropriate.
Develop and implement early childhood education, resiliency, and enrichment activities.
Collaborate with service providers to promote children’s growth and development.
Integrate trauma-informed care into children’s services.
Co-facilitate parent education to promote positive parenting practices and understanding of child development.
Engage mothers in identifying their children’s strengths, needs, and goals.
Collaborate with support staff to guide and provide direct services to mothers, including mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, parent education, and crisis intervention.
Model positive behavior and use targeted strategies to improve parenting practices.
Assist with coordinating supplies, budgets, and program scheduling.
Document all contact with or on behalf of people served in the prescribed electronic format.
Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential records, including observations, assessments, and progress notes.
Communicate with team members to address and plan for identified family challenges.
Use H.E.L.P., including therapeutic holds, when a client is determined to be a danger to self or others, and provide basic first aid or CPR when needed.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and assigned committees.
Use work time productively to meet service needs and monthly fiscal goals, including billing and caseload maintenance.
Enter notes, billing units, assessments, referrals, and other data into AWARE’s Electronic Healthcare Record System.
Perform other duties as assigned.