NEORTC Caregiver Coach
Posted 4 days ago
| Title | NEORTC Caregiver Coach |
| Full/Part -Time | Full Time |
| Salary (Hourly) | $27.58/hr. |
| Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30am-4:30pm *Evening and Weekend work required as needed |
Summary
Reporting directly to the Department Director, Professional Development & Training, the NEORTC Caregiver Coach designs, plans and coordinates coaching for foster caregivers within the fourteen (14) county Northeast Ohio (NEO) region. Coaching is a process by which a coach uses specific strategies to help learners improve performance and contribute to improved agency outcomes.
The coaching relationship is formal, time-limited and focused on specific skill development. Seven coaching stages: (1) Establishing the foundation for coaching; (2) Co-creating the coaching relationship; (3) Observing and analyzing; (4) Creating the coaching plan; (5) Facilitating the learning; (6) Monitoring and following up; (7) Documenting and rewarding.
The NEORTC Caregiver Coach is committed to practicing cultural competence by working respectfully and effectively with people of all cultures, classes, races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, mental and physical abilities, ages, and appearances in a manner that respects and preserves the dignity of all. The NEORTC Caregiver Coach commits to adhere to SCCS’ mission, vision, and values at all times. The NEORTC Caregiver Coach will ensure that the coaching activity is respectful of the diversity of the individual to be coached and promotes diversity competence.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Family Life Education or Human Services related field required. Background knowledge of the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges facing foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers (lived experience) required.
Two (2) years’ experience in adult education or training/coaching, program development and design preferred.
Five (5) years’ experience in a Child Welfare agency or five (5) years’ experience as a foster or adoptive parent (within the past 24 months) and recommendation from current or previous licensing agency preferred.
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