Support Group Coordinator

NUMBER AND TYPE OF PERSONS SUPERVISED:

*Volunteer Facilitators, Parent Group Leaders, & Student Interns

*Children and Youth Program Specialist for Parent Support Groups

 POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is accountable for the day-to-day implementation of parentsupport, family engagement, and children's programming across Maryland. This position also serves as the Lead Coordinator and Technical Assistance provider for Maryland’s Chapter of the Circle of Parents® National. This work is defined by the parameters of Circle of Parents® National support group standards as well as the agency’s strategic plan. The work requires staff supervision and the development and maintenance of program sites and affiliations statewide.   

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

 1.     Program Development and Expansion

·       Develops, implements, and expands support groups throughout the state using the Circle of Parents® National support group standard.

·       Establishes community partnerships to promote the development of sites in assigned communities.

·       Implements and monitors services based on the strategic and annual work plans.

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

 2.     Training and Support

·       Maintains program fidelity standards and guidelines for adult and children’s groups.

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

·       Supervises and trains volunteers, interns, and external agencies as group facilitators or child nurturers.

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

 3.     Administration and Management

·       Manages assigned budget including tracking 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 and partner meetings, training, or conferences.

·       Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

·       Meets regularly with immediate supervisor.

 4.     Community Engagement and Representation

·       Serves as a Lead State agency partner representative during national affiliate meetings.

·       Oversees and assists the development and training of the Maryland Parent Leadership Team.

·       Provides direct intake, resource, and referral services to service participants via the agency's Parenting helpline.

 EDUCATION:

¨     Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences - Required

¨     Master's degree in behavioral sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Human Services, Family Studies, and Education) preferred

 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.

¨     Fluent in Spanish

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

¨     Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

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