Family Canvas Program Coordinator

Job Title:Family Canvas Program Coordinator

Reports To:Director of Programs

Job Summary:Family Canvas Program role working with individuals and families in developing and organizing a plan of action to meet assessed service needs for pregnant women and children under school age.

• Complete confidential grant level intake and assessment with individuals and families being served by the agency in a timely manner.
• Compile monthly records and reports (attendance, store tracking, etc.).
• Complete monthly check-ins with clients.
• Provide activities and resources for clients’ children.
• Provide educational support for clients with children up to school age including planning and organizing playgroups.
• Document case notes and share with Program Director.
• Manage client community store for clients.
• Provide reminders to clients about program opportunities and events.
• Define, plan, execute, and document social growth and development groups and educational workshops for pregnant and new moms.
• Meet program goals within Midtown’s mission and values as well as program guidelines.
• Create a safe, friendly, and a fun environment for all participants and families by implementing a core a curriculum that will allow for productive activities and positive work culture.
• Facilitate recruitment and outreach to low-income families.
• Accountable for caseload as determined by the Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education or related field.
• Prior experience as a caseworker, or in a community setting working with families, children, and individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community the building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
• Ability to work as a team, actively participate and collaborate with other Midtown staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to build rapport and relationship with all members from the Midtown community.
• Ability to maintain composure, remain objective, demonstrate sound judgment and react effectively in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to families, program and organizational changes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with many distractions.
• Willing to get a Class E license.
• Must be able to pass a background check and pass TB test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected for this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.