Reference #: 24001320
Description
Temple University's College of Education issearchingfora Part Time Family & Friends Coordinator.
Job Summary:
The Family Friends Program Part-Time Coordinator oversees the coordination and daily management of the Family Friends program as well as engage in direct services with families-including biological/adoptive parents, kinship caregivers and foster parents-who are raising children with special needs. Recruit and support an intergenerational pool of mentors to support families.
This is a grant-funded, part-time exempt position that operates during the fiscal year. Hours for this position are 20 hours a week. However, evening hours/ weekends and other hours could be required based on the needs of the program.
This position is responsible for the recruitment and training of Program Mentors and Youth Caregivers who provide in-home/community family supports.The incumbent will match mentors with prospective families and conduct initial Mentor-Family Match Visits.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human/social services field and at least 4 years related work experience. Master's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Preferred:
Master's degree
Experience working with inner city low-income families
Experience recruiting and supporting mentors and working with adults
Essential Functions of Position:
Coordinate monthly mentor and caregiver meetings and workshops/trainings
Develop community partnerships and resources to share with kinship families
Review Mentors weekly activity logs for payments
Capture activities/registration data and update DHS client database; adhere to Temple policies and program expectations.
Prepare and coordinate monthly reports/annual audit requests by required deadlines
Attend IGC/Providers/community meetings as required
This position does require the following background checks:
Personally Identificable Information
PA Child Abuse
FBI Federal Criminal History Check
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
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