The Nurturing Coach II engages at-risk families by providing evidence-based parenting curricula through home visits and group sessions. They are responsible for assessing child safety, developing family goals, and coordinating with community resources to support family needs.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a Level II background screen.
The Nurturing Coach II is responsible for engaging at-risk families involved in the system of care and providing evidence-based parenting programing though either the Nurturing Parenting (NPP), Parents as Teachers (PAT), or Parenting Journey (PJP) curriculum.
The NPP and PAT services are provided one-on-one at the family’s home, while PJP is provided in a group setting.
This individual will be responsible for assessing child safety and meeting the unique needs of the families served.
Communication and coordination with other agencies and community services is also required.
This individual must act with a high degree of independent judgment and under minimal supervision.
Kids Central Inc. serves five (5) counties within Circuit 5 which include Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter counties. All staff must be able to work in any of the five counties we support and serve.
Services are provided in the home to meet the unique needs of the families served.
Essential functions
Provides direct services to children and their families, which may include:
Conducting both announced and unannounced, home visits at the child’s place of residence
Explaining programming and engaging families in services
Administering and reviewing comprehensive assessments with the family
Developing family goals in partnership with the family
Connecting individuals/families to community resources and completing referrals when necessary
Assessing child safety and well-being
Other duties and responsibilities may include:
Collaborative communication with referral sources and other service providers
Completing documentation and mandatory reports in the appropriate reporting systems, accurately and timely
Developing and maintaining relationships with other community agencies, organizations, and resources in an effort to provide comprehensive and effective services for clients (i.e., schools, courts, hospitals, etc.)
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Life insurance
Maintaining individual family files
Working as a team member by assisting in the field and participating in peer reviews
Attending all mandatory trainings and meetings hosted by Kids Central Inc.
Mandatory reporting
Other duties and tasks as assigned as the above is not all encompassing
This list of functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Kids Central reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required. Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred. Experience in direct care for children and adolescents preferred; Experience working with ethnically diverse and low-income families and organizing community activities are also preferred.
Other Requirements
Ability to successfully clear a Level II Background Screen as required by Florida Statute and DCF.
Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier.
Must meet eligibility to transport clients, including 100,000/300,000 Liability Insurance, possess an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Demonstrates an ability to use time in an efficient and effective manner
Ability to facilitate groups and one-on one sessions with a family
Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
Displays a positive, professional attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel (65% of time or more)
Displays excellent administrative skills through organization and objective documentation
Demonstrates effective communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrates a knowledge of community resources
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while prioritizing job tasks
Ability to network and develop trusting relationships
Experience working directly with at-risk children and families, coordinating systems of care, and/or experience providing in-home services
Ability to multitask and remain flexible
Ability to think on your feet to deescalate crisis
Ability to remain unbiased and work with diverse populations
Ability to meet Kids Central Organizational Required Competency standards
Work environment and physical demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This job regularly operates in the field (homes, community agencies) and in a professional office environment. This job consists of regularly driving your personal vehicle.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must also frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee is regularly required to bend/stoop and kneel.
Repetitive motion is also required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Organizational profile
Our mission is, “Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”.
Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus Counties.
We maintain a system of care for children and families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect.
Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law.
Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Compensation & benefits
Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.
