Bilingual Parent Support Specialist

Overview

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Full-time position with work hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mission:
The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.

Summary:

Supervise pregnant and parenting mothers ages 18+ years old and their children ages 0-3 years old within the Guadalupe Home Program and set appropriate trauma-informed behavioral limits within a safe and caring environment. The Parent Support Advisor is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out responsibilities assigned as long as such actions do not deviate from established organizational policies and are consistent with program guidelines and sound professional judgment.

• Pass TPCN Counselor Certification exam with 80% or better annually/as required.
• Properly bill TPCN and/or other agency utilized systems provided to residents.
• Be knowledgeable of Guadalupe Home’s Resident Rules & Guidelines.
• Issue write-ups for residents that violate the Rules & Guidelines for Guadalupe Home.
• Complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Teach constructive behavior and social skills.
• Teach basic parenting skills.
• Teach realistic problem-solving behaviors and life skills.
• Teach good personal hygiene skills.
• Reinforce positive behavior by providing healthy, positive incentives for residents and children.
• Oversee daily chores and room checks.
• Ensure cleanliness of all common areas.
• Update daily logs, including written and electronic logs such as volunteer logs, medication logs, and in-kind donations.
• Assist with implementation of social and recreational activities for residents.
• Adhere to safety training and protocols daily, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.
• Protect confidentiality of information or material obtained in the service, including client names, services rendered, donors names and gifts, investigations, and financial information.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral values; adherence to Employment Policy is mandatory.
• Demonstrate a solution-oriented approach and be a team member promoting collaboration and alignment with the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  Prefer experience working with families and children, support services, and/or shelters. Must have a clean driving record and proof of insurance to drive agency vehicles or transport residents to events as needed.
• License and Credentials:
  Reliable transportation;
  Valid driver license;
  Valid vehicle insurance;
  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Experience with computer software and general office machines (Microsoft Office preferred).
• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Good written and verbal skills; strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.).

This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website osa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.

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