PTHS Family Service Coordinator

LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES•Natchitoches, LA

About The Position

The Family Service Coordinator (FSC) is responsible for engaging all families to partner with us to promote children’s healthy development and school readiness. The FSC uses knowledge of the principles of family engagement to support families in their roles as their child’s primary educator, encourage parent/child interactions that promote children’s school readiness and healthy development, and enhance family well-being. In this role, the FSC will provide more intensive and targeted support to vulnerable families and families of children with chronic health conditions and special needs in order to ensure that our engagement strategies meet their specialized needs. The Family Service Coordinator will work as part of the program’s broader team to expand family engagement strategies that will create a sense of belonging and shared community among families, with the goal of enhancing the relationships and support that families provide to one another in their shared aspirations for their children and themselves. The position may involve reassignment of caseload and/or locations as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field preferred, OR AA or BA in another field with a commitment to complete Family Services/Certificate/Credential within 18 months of hire (preferred) or;
High School Diploma with 3 years’ experience working in the community with families and a completed Family Development Certificate or Credential
Knowledge/Experience of HS Performance Standards preferred
Experience, training, and skill assisting the parents of young children
High proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft applications and Google Documents
Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
Detailed, well-organized, and data-driven, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Strong computer skills.
High degree of integrity and work ethic.
Aptitude to engage in positive public interaction.
Travel between sites is required.