Filming Interactions to Nurture Development Coach

Position Summary

The FIND Coach delivers and implements the FIND Coaching program, Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) (more information about the science of FIND in this link) with caregivers and families in English and/or Spanish. FIND is an evidence-based and strengths-centered coaching program that uses video to encourage caregivers’ developmentally supportive interactions with the children in their care. The FIND Coach conducts weekly filming and coaching visits (in-home or virtually) with fathers.

Participates in regular consultation meetings to receive and maintain FIND Coach Certification. Completes weekly documentation of services to meet program requirements.

The FIND Coach delivers and implements the FIND Coaching program, Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) (more information about the science of FIND in this link) with caregivers and families in English and/or Spanish. FIND is an evidence-based and strengths-centered coaching program that uses video to encourage caregivers’ developmentally supportive interactions with the children in their care. The FIND Coach conducts weekly filming and coaching visits (in-home or virtually) with fathers.

Participates in regular consultation meetings to receive and maintain FIND Coach Certification. Completes weekly documentation of services to meet program requirements. This program is funded until December 31, 2029.

FIND Program Implementation:

• Develops a regular schedule of FIND Coaching sessions (in-person and/or virtually) and delivers coaching sessions to meet FIND Program fidelity
• Implements a strengths-based video coaching program for caregivers of young children using the Filming Interactions to Nurture Development Program (FIND)
• Conduct filming sessions, meeting caregivers in their home, other community-based locations, or virtually to obtain naturalistic footage of child-caregiver interaction
• Conduct coaching sessions. Share information with the caregiver about developmentally supportive caregiving. Then show the caregiver the FIND edited film and narrate as described in the FIND model.
• Provides technical support to caregivers participating in virtual FIND sessions
• Develops and maintains a positive, strengths-based relationship with caregivers, built on equity, inclusiveness, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness
• Achieves and maintains FIND Coach Certification
• Recruits caregivers and families interested in participating in FIND
• Participate in weekly consultation and individual supervision meetings
• Maintains FIND Implementation records (e.g. case tracking, coaching session notes, and other relevant documentation)
• Attends required trainings as needed
• Provides on the job training/technical support for new staff members
• Advocates for the values of a diverse population within the agency and the community
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Ability to establish positive, strengths-based relationships with caregivers and families that maintain and promote their self-respect and encourage their confidence
• Ability to demonstrate acceptance of diverse parenting beliefs
• Ability to exercise judgment and to handle stressful circumstances
• Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping and oral and written communications
• Knowledge and experience in child development, early childhood education and/or social services
• Skilled in motivating families, understanding of family support principles, and parenting education
• Knowledge of effective communication techniques, conflict resolution skills, and adult education practices
• Must possess strong human relations skills to communicate and work effectively within a culturally diverse work…