Site Coordinator Strengthening Families Program - PT Chester

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Growing Home Southeast - Chester, SC

Part-time - Entry Level

Chester, SC

Social Assistance

About the position

The Strengthening Families Program Site Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing the implementation of the Strengthening Families Program model at the designated location. This part-time position, reporting to the SFP Program Manager, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, ensuring that it is delivered effectively and meets the needs of the families involved. The Site Coordinator will supervise and assist in recruiting staff, ensuring that the curriculum is implemented appropriately, and that all necessary supplies and resources are available for program operations. Maintaining the confidentiality of the agency's services is paramount, and the Site Coordinator must perform their duties in a professional manner at all times. In this role, the Site Coordinator will be the primary contact for the program location, holding overall responsibility for meeting specified goals and compliance requirements. This includes preparing the site for weekly parenting groups, which involves meal planning, arranging child care, coordinating transportation, and preparing handouts. The Site Coordinator is also expected to attend all necessary trainings and meetings related to the program, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead the program effectively. The Site Coordinator will supervise program-specific staff, providing performance monitoring, training, support, and guidance, as well as conducting timely evaluations of their performance. They will secure and maintain an appropriate facility for program facilitation and assist facilitators in preparing for parent and children's groups. Additionally, the Site Coordinator will coordinate weekly debriefing sessions with other group leaders to ensure model fidelity, address any issues, and promote ongoing program quality. They will also be responsible for collecting process and outcome evaluation data and ensuring that all necessary reports are completed on time. Recruiting participants for group sessions according to SFP and GHSE guidelines is another key responsibility, along with maintaining active working relationships with community sites, coworkers, and supervisors. The Site Coordinator will also solicit and coordinate donations as needed and manage the purchase and preparation of participant incentives and other supplies to meet program expectations. Monitoring compliance with funding requirements is essential, and the Site Coordinator may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the implementation of the Strengthening Families Program model at the designated location.
• Supervise and assist in recruiting staff for the program.
• Ensure appropriate implementation of the curriculum and adequate supplies for program operations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the agency's services.
• Prepare the site for weekly parenting groups, including meal planning and child care arrangements.
• Attend all necessary trainings and meetings required for the program.
• Supervise program/site specific staff, ensuring adequate performance monitoring and training.
• Secure and maintain an appropriate facility/location for program facilitation.
• Coordinate weekly debriefing sessions with other group leaders.
• Coordinate collection of process and outcome evaluation data and ensure timely completion of reports.
• Recruit group session participants according to SFP and GHSE guidelines.
• Maintain active working relationships with community sites, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Solicit and coordinate donations as appropriate.
• Purchase and prepare participant incentives and other supplies as required.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Requirements

• Possess warm, empathic relationship-building skills and communication style.
• Maintain a caring relationship with families.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic parenting skills and family dynamics.
• Exceptional organizational abilities to coordinate all aspects of the program.
• Organizational and writing ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Knowledge of community resources to assist the program.
• Attention to detail to complete program forms and maintain compliance with funder requirements.
• Ability to be a team player to achieve program and agency goals.
• Dependability and reliability in fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and previous knowledge and experience regarding child development, behavior management, and group dynamics.