We are committed to supporting at risk children and families by providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We are a Christian agency that believes in living our mission: to provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS), provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations in Texas, Missouri and Louisiana. In all of our programs, we seek to provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency's commitment to The PCHAS Way which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client.Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a very generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee's contribution).Status: ExemptWorking Conditions: This position is housed on PCHAS property with normal office equipment (laptop computer, copier, office furniture). Much of the work other than networking with community partners is performed on property with face to face contact with clients, providing group activities and case documentation. This position must have reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record in order to provide services to families.Schedule: M-F, some on call, flexible work schedule.Position Summary: To be responsible for the oversight and day to day operation of single parents and young adult program. The Coordinator is responsible for the intake and assessment process, on-going case management, property management and knowledge of community services as related to program needs. This position will provide services to residential clients and work with community partners to support and assist young adults and families as they work toward their goal of self-sufficiency. This position will nurture and develop community resources and relationships to assist in meeting the needs of residents.Essential Job Functions
- To lead, direct and be responsible for oversight of the Single Parent/Transitional Living program as appropriate by location.
- To participate in budget building, managing expenditures and general oversight of financials in a timely manner.
- To receive and conduct intake and assessments of potential clients making application to the program and use critical thinking in making determinations of those who can become successful in gaining independence and self-sufficiency through program participation.
- To provide effective case management in assisting residents in effectively setting goals and helping support residents in follow through and accountability.
- To maintain forms, service planning and documentation in the case record in a timely manner.
- When applicable, to supervise a Resident Assistant including managing hours of work and the evaluation of skills needed to support residents of the program.
- To be knowledgeable of community resources that will provide for the needs of the residents and to network with other community services to promote new services for unmet needs.
RequirementsMinimum requirements for this position include: BSW or equivalent with two-year experience of working with families. A master's degree and Licensure is Strongly Preferred and Clinical Licensure is encouraged.This position must have competence in conducting assessments, service planning and providing case management and life skill psychoeducation delivery to families. The ability to work with a variety of human problems and competence in managing crisis intervention is required. Social work skills to promote empathy and positive professional/client relationships are required. Strong organizational skills, time management and flexibility in work hours are required. An ability to utilize computer skills and be efficient with documentation within a client-based computer system is essential. Essential to this position are excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to be efficient in recording case documentation.Other Requirements:Must hold a valid driver's license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record. Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and childcare/elder care disqualification list screenings . As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease.Christian Commitment:Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services is a faith-based Christian organization. We provide Christ-centered care and support to children and families in need. We strive to serve like Jesus. We meet our clients where they are and treat them with respect. We focus on our clients' strengths rather than their problems. And we encourage our clients to focus on their future rather than their past. When we do this well, we help our clients find hope and know the love of God.