Support Group Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is accountable for the day-to-day implementation of parent support groups, and The Family Tree Children’s Program across Maryland.  This work is defined by the parameters of support group standards and the agency’s strategic plan.  The work requires the development and maintenance of program sites and affiliations statewide.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and expand support groups throughout the state using an identified model.   

• Maintain program fidelity standards and guidelines for adult and children’s groups.

• Provide on-going consultation, training, technical assistance and support for parent facilitators and children’s program workers across the state.

• Supervise and train volunteers, interns, and external agencies as group facilitators or child nurturers.

• Establish community partnerships to promote the development of sites in assigned communities.

• Develops and coordinates program referrals 

• Provides training, technical assistance and support on the child maltreatment and related issues for community agencies as assigned. 

• Implement and monitor services based on the strategic and annual work plans.

• Participates in the development of programs and services including grant and report writing.

• Manages assigned budget and expenditures

• Conducts regular individual supervision with direct reports.

• Monitors program files/data to ensure compliance with required standards (agency, regulatory or accreditation).

• Completes statistical reports as required.

• Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences.

• Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

• Oversees and assists the development and training of the Maryland Parent Leadership Team 

• Meets regularly with immediate supervisor

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences - required

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years experience working in Human or Social Services

• One year working directly with families or children community or in group settings

• One year supervisory or administrative experience

SKILLS:

• Oral and written communication skills

• Knowledge of child development and parenting skills building.

• Computer word processing

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

• Must be prepared to travel to various program sites, and various communities.