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Job Title: Parent Support Program Coordinator

 Job Description:  Individuals in this position are responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering services including case management, group facilitation, and individual support to parents/guardians of the Briarpatch Parent Support Program.

 Qualifications:  Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred, in human services or a related field from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of full-time experience working in human service or family support setting; or at least five (5) years of direct service and/or supervisory experience in a human service / family/youth development setting.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

 Provides direct supervision and training of program staff, volunteers, and student interns as applicable including hiring, monitoring work performance, and completion of performance evaluations.

·        Directs and coordinates provision of case management, parent/caregiver groups and individual counseling, ensuring that consumers receive quality services in compliance with program guidelines and expectations.

·         Oversee referral and intake processes, and collaborate with agency and community programs as requested.

·         Shares relevant information/updates related to program goals/services with BYS and community members.

·         Provide direct services to Case Management (CM), Support Group and individual counseling to consumers and consult with professionals. Maintain and oversee records of contacts to include intake data, dates of service, services received, discharge status, client demographics, and other information required by the agency or by funding sources.

·         Represents the agency at community-based meetings and outreach opportunities relative to program as requested.

·         Good written and verbal skills, proficiency in Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

·         Prepares, or assists with preparation of, Dane County, United Way and other contracted reports/communication.

·         Understands/applies knowledge of: Trauma Informed Care, Protective Parenting Practices, LGBTQ+ Community, Harm Reduction, Youth Development, Individual Education Plans (IEP’s), Cultural Respect, Adolescent Development.

·         Engage in IEP meetings, court dates, team support, counseling and other support in the community with CM clients.

·         Performs other responsible and related duties as assigned

 Helpful Skills: Connections with Dane Co school districts, alternative programs and services, familiarity with juvenile court and area law enforcement, certification in Substance Abuse field, wide knowledge of area resources for youth/families.

Salary & Benefits: Starting Annual Salary is $40,000.  Benefits include: health, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid holidays; SEP and 403B plan; flex spending account; mileage reimbursement; and generous paid time off.

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week with some evening and weekend hours required.

Transportation:  Reliable transportation is required. 

To Apply:  Submit a resume with a cover letter by 4:00pm on March 11, 2020 to:

 

Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc.

ATTN: Jay Kiefer

2720 Rimrock Road

Madison, Wisconsin 53713

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