Parent Coach

National Youth Advocate Program • Columbus, OH

293d • $40,000

About The Position

This is a community based role; home visits and going into the community is required. The position is full-time, with working hours from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including two late nights until 7:00 PM (employee's choice of days). Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate client needs, allowing the ability to adjust hours (work later some days and come in later on others).

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Associate's Degree in social services is preferred.
• Experience working with troubled and needy youth/families is preferred.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with troubled and needy youth/families.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the assigned Home-Based Caseworker and/or Therapist to assist in meeting the needs of the referred client(s).
• Assist assigned families with time management, life skill development, transportation, child development education, home management, nutrition, child supervision, and problem solving.
• Supervise visitations of children who are not living with their birth families if needed.
• Advocate on behalf of the families for the successful reunification and/or prevention of out of home placement of the children living in the home.
• Assist and support excellence in public relations with referral agencies, the court system, and system partners.
• Work collaboratively with the NYAP team.
• Complete all required paperwork per agency policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone reimbursement.
• 22 Days of Paid Time Off.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED