Family Coach Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Rockledge, FL (Job ID 8122)

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.  Join our Team as a Family Coach in Rockledge, Florida!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Hourly Rate: $19.71-$21.63

 *Experience in case management, counseling, or education preferred.  Experience with substance abuse/mental health population preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Family Coach PEP is a role model and advocate, who through assertive engagement, fact-based reasoning, and positive inspiration, helps at-risk families to navigate through difficult times of transition.  The Family Coach PEP works with families at risk for abuse and neglect by facilitating evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Program classes
• Present Eckerd Connects' Parenting Education Program to community providers.  Plan, coordinate and facilitate graduation for all program participants who have completed the PEP program.  
• Capture success stories from program participants.
• Provide coaching as well as referring and connecting families to resources that will aid them in achieving their finite goals.  Ensure all training requirements are met to deliver evidence-based practices with fidelity to the models.  Be aware of updates to policies and new legal research pertaining to parenting education and substance misuse.
• Make initial and on-going contact with families.  Maintain ongoing contact with external and internal referring staff, as agreed upon and at a frequency sufficient to address the circumstances of the individual family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited College or University in counseling, psychology, social work, or other related human service field required.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with substance abuse/mental health population preferred.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Eckerd Connects' Family Support Services is partnered with the Brevard County School District and local agencies to provide assistance to children and families that are homeless and/or unemployed.  Services include case management, counseling, and parent training services.  Family coaches actively assist families in accessing community resources to secure housing, work skills training programs, employment opportunities, transportation, medical services, and other needs.  These intensive services are aimed at reducing the length of time families remain homeless.  Additionally, case managers working in the school system assist homeless students in maintaining academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities.

Our Location

Eckerd Connects | Family Support Services

3819 Murrell Rd, Suite E and F

Rockledge, FL  32955

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Copy & paste the link into your browser for more program information:  https://eckerd.org/family-children-services/community-programs/homeless-outreach/

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.   Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/     

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.