SFFC Coordinator – Part Time

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure
children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we
strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside
refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to
bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Safe Families surrounds parents facing crises with a caring, compassionate
community.  As a Safe Families for Children Coordinator, you’ll connect families
with friendship, coaching, resources, and short-term care for their children
through volunteer Host Families.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

* Ensure volunteers and churches are resourced appropriately to meet the needs
of parents and their children;
* Network within the community to build positive alliances and create
opportunities for the recruitment of volunteers;
* Provide regularly scheduled compelling presentations to audiences of various
groups and sizes related to the work of the Safe Families program;
* Secure the interest of new volunteer applicants according to agreed targets;
* Offer resources and coaching for SFFC teams, while ensuring good
communication between the Safe Families office, churches, and other community
organizations involved;
* Generate and provide written reports to management, the board, and key
stakeholders, as requested;
* Conduct supervision, along with developing and implementing training for SFFC
volunteers;
* Provide emergency and on-call support to SFFC volunteers;
* Build and maintain positive relationships with church representatives and
community agencies;
* Conduct home assessment and complete the documentation according to program
guidelines;
* Facilitate or assist with interviews of all Host Families and Family Coaches,
along with submitting documentation and assessments to their Supervisor for
final approval or denial of volunteers;
* Supervise, 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 basis;
* Effectively encourage Family Coaches to help parents set goals and work
towards accomplishing the goals;
* Develop and establish positive relationships with referral sources to ensure
referral numbers meet performance metrics;
* Consult with supervisor on referrals to determine program “fit” for host
families, while also assisting with establishing hosting arrangements;
* Plan, develop, and administer program to ensure the basic developmental, and
therapeutic needs of clients in care are met;
* Actively participate in the tracking and reporting of information pertinent
to recruitment, training, and vetting volunteers;
* Facilitate or assist in the Safe Family selection, transportation, and
placement of children into Host Family homes and other supportive services
with Safe Family volunteers;
* Facilitate or assist in the connection of Safe Families volunteers, local
churches, and community members;
* Maintain all documentation according to program guidelines;
* Participate in all Safe Family staff functions, meetings, trainings, and
supervision;
* Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities;
* Participate in fundraising activities and other events that promote the Safe
Families for Children movement.
* Serve as a champion for the compassionate ethos of Safe Families, and show
kindness and hospitality to those in need;
* Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each
program/department;
* Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

* 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, preferred;
* Prior experience working with at-risk children and families;
* Prior experience working collaboratively with local faith communities,
preferred;
* May require professional licensure in the respective state;
* Experience with public speaking in a variety of settings to include child
welfare, faith communities, and collaborative networks, preferred;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* An ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed;
* Prior experience in recruitment, marketing, volunteer management, or
coaching;
* Prior experience with and demonstrated ability to utilize social media;
* Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
* A self-starter with an ability to work autonomously;
* Reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
* Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
* Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
* Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite;
* Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years
driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
* Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle
with proof of adequate coverage;
* Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection
agency registries;
* Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission
Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

* Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by
faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long
haul
* Access to training, professional development, and career growth
opportunities 
* Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
* Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your
Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks) 
* Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
* Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program 
* Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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