Family Services Coordinator at Catholic Charities in WESTMINSTER, Maryland

Job Description:

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization with a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees of all faiths, ages and ethnicities who help to improve the lives of those we serve. We are the largest private provider of human services in Maryland operating over 80 programs throughout Maryland, serving children and families, people living in poverty, individuals with intellectual disabilities, immigrants, and seniors. Here, you can build a career where you make meaningful differences in the lives of others as we fulfill our mission to love, serve, teach and work for justice.

The Family Service Coordinator works in partnership with education and disabilities team members, recruits and enrolls children and develops and implements Individualized Family Partnership agreements with parents. Acts as community liaison for the program.

The Family Services Coordinator is responsible for:

• Building on child and family strengths to support school readiness goals and success in life,


• This position has primary responsibility for organizing, implementing and tracking program activities within the Health and Family and Community Partnership service areas. 


• The incumbent works in partnership with education and disabilities team members, recruits and enrolls children and develops and implements Individualized Family Partnership agreements with parents. Acts as community liaison for the program.


• Identify and utilize state and local resources to support child and family.  Familiarizes the parents with available resources in the area served, and makes and accepts referrals for the children and families to and from other community agencies.


• Plans family activities and promotes family engagement.

This position requires:

• Coordinator Family Services I – Associates degree in a human service or related field.


• Coordinator Family Services II - Bachelor's degree in a human service or related field.


• Coordinator Family Services III – Master's in Human Services or related field.


• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.  A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 


• Must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license with no more than three points. 
  

  Driving (Agency and/or personal vehicle) is required for this position.  Driver must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience, and a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence.   There can be no state issued restrictions on the licenses that would impede driver’s ability to operate the vehicle as required by the Agency, and there must not be more than three (3) points on their driving record.

  
  

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision


• Vacation/sick/holiday pay


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution 

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

 

Experience

Preferred

• human services, social work, case management or related experience

Education

Preferred

• Associate Degree or better in Social Science or related field

Skills

Preferred

• FAMSVC2C


• FAMSVC3C


• FAMSVC4


• FAMSVC5


• FAMSVC1

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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