Job Description
Safe Families for Children CoordinatorRequisition #: req8565Location: Tampa, FLHours: Full-time (40 hours/weekly)Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.The Safe Families for Children Coordinator is primarily responsible for church and volunteer recruitment, training, vetting and coaching volunteers, along with community outreach and intake. This individual is a key staff role that establishes SFFC partner churches and growing and developing the base of well-trained and supported volunteers. The SFFC Coordinator also provides end-to-end operational coordination of all the Bethany Safe Families for Children hosting arrangements and services.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESIdentify and engage churches in the following levels: participating, lead, and community leadIdentify, recruit, and train church ministry leads and coach them on how to develop their ministry teamsEffectively coach ministry leads to ensure SFFC churches regularly recruit, support, and empower their volunteersOversee the continuous growth of SFFC Church in chapter to ensure the engagement of current and new volunteers for Circles of SupportDevelop faith forums or other pastoral gatherings, as neededEnsure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs of parents and their childrenOn-call and some after hours requiredNetwork within the community to build positive alliances and create opportunities for the recruitment of volunteersProvide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families programSecure the interest of new volunteer applicants according to agreed targets, and assist them through the Safe Families for Children selection processAssist in organizing and delivering high-quality training to volunteers on a regular basisOffer resources and coaching for SFFC church ministry leads and Circle of Support teams, while ensuring good communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community organizations involvedGenerate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key stakeholders, as requested; • Provide clinical and safety oversight of SFFC program implementationConduct supervision, along with developing and implementing training for SFFC volunteersDevelop and establish positive relationships with referral sources to ensure referral numbers meet performance metricsProvide emergency and on-call support to SFFC volunteersAssist in promoting program community relations and publicity to include but not limited to outreach to community service providersBuild and maintain positive relationships with church representatives and community agencies; • Conduct home studies and complete the documentation in a timely mannerFacilitate clinical interviews of all Host Families and Family Coaches, along with approving and denying volunteersSupervise, train, and support the Family Coach and Host Family volunteers on all aspects of the hosting process, to include being available on an emergency and on-call basisEffectively encourage Family Coaches to help parents set goals and work towards accomplishing the goalsAssist with maintaining all Safe Families volunteers’ files to ensure completenessAssist in the networking process for local community resource providers to create a referral base and resource networkConsult with supervisor on referrals to determine program “fit” for host families, while also assisting with establishing hosting arrangementsPlan, develop, and administer program to ensure the basic developmental, and therapeutic needs of clients in care are metActively participate in the tracking and reporting of information pertinent to recruitment, training, and vetting volunteersAssist in the Safe Family selection, transportation, and placement of children into Host Family homes and other supportive services with Safe Family volunteersAssist in the connection of Safe Families volunteers, local churches, and community membersMaintain current knowledge pertaining to Safe Families family coachingWhile also continuing professional development through seminars and conferencesParticipate in all Safe Family staff functions, weekly meetings, and supervisionParticipate in quality assurance and quality improvement activitiesParticipate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe Families for Children movementServe as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show kindness and hospitality to those in needMay be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored donor engagement event.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college,Master’s level degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Development, or related field of study from an accredited college, preferredPrior experience working with at-risk children and familiesPrior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities, preferredMay require professional licensure in the respective stateExperience with public speaking in a variety of settings to include child welfare, faith communities, and collaborative networks, preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAn ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as neededPrior experience in recruitment, marketing, volunteer management, or coachingPrior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social mediaPossess strong interpersonal and organizational skillsA self-starter with an ability to work autonomouslyReliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasksExercise a high level of confidentialityWork well under pressure and adaptable to changeActive motor vehicle license and maintain a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coveragePass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registriesSubscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Cultural Diversity Commitment.We value and embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our culture is strengthened and our workplace is more dynamic. We are a global organization with multicultural staff, clients and stakeholders, so we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. More work remains, but we are deeply committed to honestly acknowledging and addressing the impacts of race and racism throughout the organization. This work can be uncomfortable and even painful, but we believe that the greatest challenges bear the greatest rewards.
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