Parent Training Coach

A Parental Coach focuses on the goal of enhancing and improving permanency outcomes for parents with Cognitive Impairment (possible Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities) who have been referred for parent training support through the Administration for Children Services (ACS). Parental Coaches are role models who provide guidance based on a combination of training and personal first-hand experience. Empowering and coaching parents through the process with ACS, the courts, and other system representatives is an important aspect of this work.

Specific description of duties

• Develop a trusting relationship with assigned parents.
• Regular contact and visits with parents.
• Support parents in developing positive parenting skills.
• Support parents with treatment services and community resources as needed.
• Support parents in making positive choices.
• Empower parents to advocate for themselves and their family.
• Advocate for parents by attending court proceedings as requested.
• Coach parents in understanding the boundaries and expectations of ACS.
• Attend court and /or meetings as support when requested by parents.
• Attend regular conferences with program supervisor.
• Attend scheduled mentor support group meetings.
• Document contacts and visits with parents via daily progress notes.
• Attend all trainings as required.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Facilitate training as required.
• Participate in advisory committees as required.
• Models and encourages direct, professional communication.
• Ensure parents are trained in all areas of requirement, to facilitate successful achievement on expected goals.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least one-year experience in providing supports and services through ACS or OPWDD or in a human services capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in human services preferred. (A combination of experience and education will be considered)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Values working in a multicultural/diverse work environment.
• Strong commitment to the population served by the program and to seeing parents succeed.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to advocate for others.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and to handle confidential information.
• Openness to feedback and supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work from a strengths-based perspective in motivating parents to make a change.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

Additional Requirements:

• Passing a criminal background check
• Complete all trainings as required by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
• Review HIPAA requirements and view “Secure It” video
• Ability to travel to meet assigned clients in your region

Qualified and interested candidates should forward their resumes to cnorman@briasonassociates