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

Aware•Missoula, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Recovery Children’s Coordinator at AWARE Morning Song Recovery Center uses a strengths-based approach to support mothers affected by substance use disorders and their children. Under the direction of the program manager, the coordinator provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children from birth to five years old in a residential program. The role oversees children’s daily well-being, routines, and curriculum while coordinating services, advocating for children’s needs, and supporting family growth in alignment with mothers’ recovery goals. The coordinator works with clinical staff, case managers, service coordinators, mothers, and community providers to address children’s developmental, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. The position also supports mothers through parenting education, mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, and crisis intervention. It includes maintaining confidential records and electronic health record data, coordinating program resources and scheduling, participating in required training and meetings, and meeting assigned documentation and billing expectations. The role may involve therapeutic holds when a client is determined to be a danger to self or others, and providing basic First Aid or CPR when needed.

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, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in diverse environments.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with adults and children.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred, along with one (2) year of direct work experience.
Must have or be willing to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license.
Must have an acceptable driving record and pass acceptable criminal and protective services background checks.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with early childhood.
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children in the residential setting.
Partner with clinical staff, case managers, and service coordinators to develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans addressing children’s needs.
Ensure children’s developmental progress and behavioral and therapeutic support needs are addressed, 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 opportunities to strengthen positive parenting practices and understanding of child development.
Engage mothers in identifying their children’s strengths, needs, and goals.
Provide guidance and direct services to mothers, including mentoring, coaching, behavioral support, parent education, and crisis intervention.
Model positive behavior and implement targeted strategies to improve parenting practices.
Assist with coordinating supplies, budgets, and program scheduling.
Document all contact with or on behalf of individuals 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.
Utilize H.E.L.P., including therapeutic holds, when a client is determined to be a danger to self or others; provide basic First Aid and/or CPR when needed.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and committees as assigned and described in AWARE’s Employee Handbook.
Use work time productively to meet the needs of individuals served and meet assigned fiscal goals, including billing and caseload maintenance.
Enter notes, billing units, assessments, referrals, and other data in AWARE’s Electronic Healthcare Record System.
Perform other duties as assigned.