Parent Support Coach; PSC

Overview

Position Summary: Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking applicants that want to work with clients to effectively address clients’ care by assessing needs, developing, monitoring, and facilitating interdisciplinary approaches. This position will provide social services support to parents of children ages 0 through 5, located in Okaloosa County who present behavioral challenges in childcare settings or  Early Childhood Care Coordination (ECCC) program is designed to strengthen the bond of connection between caregiver and child, to promote healthy early childhood neurodevelopment in a safe and stable environment, both in the home and early childcare settings.

Join a dynamic and innovative team who search for empowering ways to improve the quality of life for the people we serve. A career with BCI as a Parent Support Coach (PSC) is rewarding and fulfilling because you make a difference every day in the lives of the clients served.

The Parent Support Coach (PSC) will provide support and coaching to parents/primary caregivers to increase family stability and decrease childcare disruptions or prevent out-of-home placements for the most challenging children.

Applicants must be outgoing and enjoy working with the public, professional, and para-professional team. Have the ability to collaborate and communicate with BCI departments and external stakeholders. Must be able to multi-task and remain professional at all times to ensure that each client has a positive and helpful therapeutic experience.

Why Join BCI?

At BCI, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for the individuals we serve. As a Parent Support Coach (PSC), your work will be both rewarding and impactful, as you make a difference every day in the lives of our clients.

An evidenced-based service model with proven results is used by the program. We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout your onboarding process to ensure your success and professional growth.

We encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity further by submitting your application and resume today!

Benefits Offered: BCI offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits include:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related human services field.

Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish preferred (not required).

Applicants must be able to pass an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check (Clearinghouse Education and Awareness Website: ), National Sex Offender Registry search, Office of Inspector General (OIG) check (if you have previously worked for DCF (including Contract or Subcontract Provider), drug screen, and Tuberculosis (TB) test. Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI’s automobile insurance policy.

Please include a resume with the application.

Knowledge / Skills / & Abilities:

• Ability to display sensitivity all persons and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Duties / Responsibilities:
Some of the job tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Parent Support Coach (PSC) will focus on the biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of the child by strengthening and preserving the child’s primary attachment and relationships. Emphasis will be placed on prevention and early intervention through timely screening, identification, and delivery of services to optimize the child’s opportunities for normative development by supporting the stability of the child’s family. BCI will empower families by making them full partners in the planning…