Family Service Coordinator-Part Time

Gaudenzia Opportunity

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission:
Gaudenzia's mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in human services.

Experience:

One (1) or more years' experience in a child-serving system, including familiarity with child welfare and behavioral health systems, as well as clinical/treatment support and system intervention.

• Thorough knowledge of the drug and alcohol field, specifically as it relates to women and children.
• Thorough knowledge of child welfare and behavioral health systems.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical/treatment support and system intervention.
• Thorough knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• Thorough knowledge of the drug and alcohol abusing subculture, of addictive behaviors, and of the therapeutic community.
• Thorough knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with them.
• Ability to be culturally and linguistically competent to deliver services to the population of children and families targeted.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, children, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, interpreting, and evaluating program policies, procedures, and regulations

• Outreach and support for the caregivers and children not in treatment w/ the client (mental health, school-based, addictions family support)
• Sending information (newsletter and/or and connecting the families and supports to local services
• Helping set up family support sessions and visitations
• Work with Prevention Specialist w/ children living at residential facility and with client on any needed support (mental health, school-based, addictions family support.
• Work with both Coordinators and the Aftercare Specialist in connecting w/ the clients to establish the needed relationship
• Serve as liaison/point person for all child-serving systems and all needs concerning the children of women in treatment.
• Maintain accurate records for children.
• Complete service data reporting forms and other reports on a monthly basis.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional education.
• Attend and participate in functions/meetings related to the coordination of services for children.
• Complete the date entry for the program to ensure reports are completed timely.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay
- Excellent Benefits
- On The Job Training
- Upward mobility
- Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!