Life Skills Worker - Family Time Coach

Garfield County Colorado•Rifle, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional case aide services for court-ordered visits and direct childcare. The Family Time Coach implements the DHS Parenting Program, prioritizing and promoting reunification and family relationships, and other life skills. During supervised visits, the Coach will use evidence-based curriculum to provide parents with parenting skills. Provides support to caseworkers and transportation as needed. Provides other support to the department as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years previous working experience that includes customer service, direct childcare, and/or working with the public/families in a similar capacity.
Valid Driver’s License
Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County.
Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services related field is preferred.
Previous experience in a human services related position is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Implements the Human Services Parent coaching program and follows selected curriculum.
Follows all internal family time guidelines and expectations.
Conducts assessments of parent/caregiver-child interactions to determine need of intervention from the Family Time Program.
Recommends the appropriateness of unsupervised time based on assessments.
Models appropriate interactions with children and engages children in meaning play including learning games and activities designed to enhance their knowledge and social skills.
Provides information to parents about child development, child management, nutrition, and how to engage with their children.
Supports the goal of family reunification and family relationships.
Encourages healthy family relationships and self-confidence.
Provides feedback to parents and the caseworker assigned to the case on family interactions and observations.
Assists parents and caregivers with essential life skills development including but not limited to household management, housekeeping, organization, nutrition and food preparation, and child safety.
Assists families in navigating the system through providing referral information, familiarizing individuals with available services and providing support and follow-up.
Performs assigned duties related to clerical work, data entry, and other general supportive tasks.
Other duties as assigned.