Filming Interactions to Nurture Development; Coach

Filming Interactions to Nurture Development (FIND) Coach

Job Category
:
Administration

Requisition Number
: FILMI
002318

• Posted :
  April 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• Hybrid

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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).

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is split between caregivers’ homes, office, and car
• Visits involve environments that may include pets, residual smoke, and other typical household hazards like dirt and other spills (
  
  Note:
  
  we do not allow smoking during visits)
• Travel for visits occurs daily; work is often done off-site between home visits

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends. Because meetings are scheduled around fathers’ availability, flexibility in work hours is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit on the floor, crouch, or kneel regularly during home visits
• Ability to lift children if necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds
• Ability to sit in car frequently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to provide services remotely, in the home, and community environments
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle for work-related travel
• Proof of physical exam within past 12 months (updated every three years)
• One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
• Proof of MMR vaccine…