Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach

MC South Campus

Human Services

1845 S Townsend Avenue

Montrose, CO 81401, USA

MC South Campus

Human Services

1845 S Townsend Avenue

Montrose, CO 81401, USA

General Statement of Duties : The Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach is responsible for supervising court ordered parenting time after a removal has occurred. The Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach will protect the integrity of the parenting time by providing a positive atmosphere where parents and children may connect and interact in a safe, structured environment and receive family coaching to support families.

Supervision Received Receives close supervision from the Family Time Program Supervisor and / or the Adult & Child Protective Services Program Manager.

Supervision Exercised : None assigned.

Essential Functions : Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

• Assist with the orientation of families to visitation guidelines and expectations.
• Develop goals for visitation and / or coaching with the input of the Case Worker and the family.
• The Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach will monitor all interactions between the visiting family and will assist the family by strengthening, teaching, demonstrating, and role modeling appropriate skills.
• At each visit, the Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach will accurately and objectively document using the approved report template. Reports are to be completed and sent to the referring caseworker within 7 business days of the visit.
• The Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach is expected to attend meetings and Court hearings upon request by the referring caseworker. It is the responsibility of the Family Time Monitor / Parent Coach to communicate with the Family Time Program Supervisor and the referring caseworker about his / her assigned cases. Any concerns need to be reported immediately via email to the Family Time Program Supervisor and the referring caseworker.
• Enforce rules and guidelines when necessary.
• Communicate in a firm but respectful manner with all clients.
• Know about community resources available to support parents in their ongoing development of positive parent-child interactions.
• Report immediately any incidents of alleged abuse or neglect.
• Provide transportation as required by referral source.
• Appropriately handles emotionally charged people and situations, and deal with a variety of types of human suffering.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education : Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred but may be substituted with five years of experience working directly with young children and families or related field.

Experience : A minimum of one (1) year experience in human behavioral sciences field preferred.

Required Knowledge : Understanding of family systems and child and adolescent development and behavior. Scope and application of laws and regulations pertaining to physical abuse, sexual abuse, caregiver / self neglect, child / adult welfare, and elderly or disabled adult services. Principles, practices, and objectives as related to case management, risk assessment, crisis intervention, and counseling. Assess risk, develop treatment or service plans, and counsel family and clients on methods of problem resolution. Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Language Skills : Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal Skills : Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Have strong customer service orientation and work collaboratively within a team environment. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Must have the skill to organize work flow and accomplish established objectives. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer / clients and the general public.

Mathematical Skills : Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations .

Reasoning Skills : Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.

Office Technology / Computer Skills : Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have fundamental experience with word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, email, and the knowledge to save and retrieve documents from a variety of destinations and sources. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings as required. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to tolerate and be productive in a quiet to moderate noise level in the work place. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather and potentially hostile clientele. Exposure to computer screens. May visit client homes and encounter a variety of housekeeping standards and household pets. May be exposed to potential communicable health conditions and angry, hostile, frustrated individuals and those with behavioral and / or cognitive challenges. May travel to rural areas.

Special Requirements : Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. Willingness to work outside of traditional business hours to meet the needs of clients. Willingness to travel overnight and long distances for trainings or the transportation of clients. Must complete drug testing, finger print background check and Central Registry / TRAILs background check. Successful completion of NIMS ICS 100 and 700 within three (3) months of employment. Work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, when performing duties of positions. Act as a credible witness when testifying in court. In Child Welfare : Must successfully complete or have completed the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) provided New Caseworker Training, Fundamentals of Child Welfare within first four months of hire.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Skills

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Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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