Parenting Coordinator

Operation PAR, Inc • Largo, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health diagnosis.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

A parenting coordinator assesses clients’ parenting needs and services for on-site parents in residential services. This includes assisting and guiding parents toward meeting DCF goals toward reunification, and coordinating child visitations with DCF, clients, and/or family. This includes facilitating or coordinating parenting groups to assist in building parenting skills to support the parent in developing parenting and co-parenting plans. Coordinates and ensures children living on property needs are met. The coordinator will work with a parenting case manager and a team of clinical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Human Services or related field or Bachelor’s Degree in another field plus minimum two years work experience with adolescent age and families.
• Ability to write accurately and legibly
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend and to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
• Must have a valid driver's license or ID card
• Must pass a level II background check and drug screen
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc.

Responsibilities

• assesses clients’ parenting needs
• assists and guides parents toward meeting DCF goals toward reunification
• coordinating child visitations with DCF, clients, and/or family
• facilitating or coordinating parenting groups to assist in building parenting skills to support the parent in developing parenting and co-parenting plans
• Coordinates and ensures children living on property needs are met

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level