Social Work Coordinator, Community Health

First Steps Coordinator

Reports To:

Program Manager of Healthy Families

Department:
Programs

Location:

Gainesville, GA

FLSA:
Exempt

The First Steps Coordinator is responsible for supporting the First Steps mission and goals and for following the guidelines for services under the plan. The coordinator is responsible for the development and/or implementation, supervision of services provided, and coordination of efforts under the First Steps plan within a community. This position will also coordinate and implement parenting education to the community.

• Plan Design/Implementation – With community partners, fiscal sponsor and supervisor, develop and/or implement a plan for serving families in your community to include:
  • Identify the target population and service delivery location(s).
  • Ensure access for parents of all ages and all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Connect with community partners that will provide access to families.
  • Establish referral partner agreements.
  • Establish consistent referral process practices.
  • Establish a tracking system for referrals.
  • Where available, coordinate within a continuum of services.
• Service Delivery of First Steps – Ensure that all parents are provided with adequate materials. FSC will maintain FSG program materials. Provide services consistent with the First Steps mission and goals and that meet the guidelines for First Steps plan functions. Provide relevant and age‑appropriate information from reliable sources in categories such as Maternal Health, Newborn/Child Health, Home and Child Safety, Community and Family Safety, School Readiness, Family Economics/Self‑sufficiency, a localized directory of community resources relevant to families within the target population, and an opportunity to provide feedback about services received through this program.
• Plan Coordination – Coordinate activities of the First Steps program in your community:
  • Promote the plan with community partners and the general public.
  • Identify key needs of families participating in the program and identify community resources to meet those needs.
  • Complete GEOHVIS data entry in a timely manner.
  • Maintain adequate program supplies.
  • Develop a localized directory of resources relevant to all families in the target population.
  • Assist in operating the program within budget and secure funds as needed.
  • If required, recruit, train and supervise staff and/or volunteers to assist with services to families or other activities as needed.
  • Implementation of Parent Education and Coaching Model:
    Work with community partners to establish parent class schedules, conduct training series at least quarterly, requiring evening and possible weekend work, conduct parent education classes on an ongoing basis.
• Other Responsibilities – Participate in regular, ongoing supervision with their supervisor, at least monthly. Coordinators work cooperatively with coordinators from other First Steps sites to facilitate serving all families within their areas.

• Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in human services, social work, child and family development or related field; preferred, minimum a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred.
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families.
• Ability to establish genuine, trusting relationships.
• Acceptance of individual differences.
• Experience and willingness to work with the culturally diverse populations present among the site’s target population.
• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision).
• Knowledge of infant and child development.
• Infant mental health endorsement preferred (if available in the state).

• Fast‑paced, working with vulnerable clients.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Usually sits in front of a computer 50% of the time.
• Possible deadlines, hostile or emotionally upset clients, staff, family members or the general public at times.
• Possible telehealth and remote work.
• Possible work travel for home visits.
• Regular contact with clients, staff, family members, and the general public.
• Work in a variety of settings: sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, move, squat, climb stairs, reach above shoulder level, kneel, push or pull intermittently.
• Not partnering with any third‑party agencies for this role; interested candidates should apply directly through the website.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Individual and Family Services