Share Email Opening Title Life Skills Worker - Family Time Coach   Category Human Services   Description Hiring pay rage: $21.03 - $26.29/hr Full salary range: $21.03 - $31.55/hr GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Performs paraprofessional case aide services for court-ordered visits and direct childcare. The Family Time Coach implements the DHS Parenting Program, prioritizing and promoting reunification and family relationships, and other life skills. During supervised visits, the Coach will use evidence-based curriculum to provide parents with parenting skills. Provides support to caseworkers and transportation as needed. Provides other support to the department as requested. SUPERVISION: Non-supervisory position. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Family Time: Implements the Human Services Parent coaching program and follows selected curriculum. Follows all internal family time guidelines and expectations. Duties include but are not limited to intervention, assessments, coaching, scheduling visits and providing transportation. Conducts assessments of parent/caregiver-child interactions to determine need of intervention from the Family Time Program. Intervention may include coaching, monitored visits, and group family time. Recommend the appropriateness of unsupervised time based on assessments. Models appropriate interactions with children and engages children in meaning play including learning games and activities designed to enhance their knowledge and social skills. Provides information to parents about child development, child management, nutrition, and how to engage with their children. Supports the goal of family reunification and family relationships. Encourage health family relationships and self-confidence. Caseworker Support: Provides feedback to parents and the caseworker assigned to the case on family interactions and observations. Observations are reported to caseworker in written form or verbally. Family Life Skills: Assists parents and caregivers with essential life skills development including but not limited to household management, housekeeping, organization, nutrition and food preparation, and child safety. Assists families in navigating the system through providing referral information, familiarizing individuals with available services and providing support and follow-up. Administrative: Performs assigned duties related to clerical work, data entry, and other general supportive tasks. Other duties as assigned. CORE COMPENTCIES: (Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position) Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do. Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer's needs. Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies. Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others. Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies. Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position. Role Modeling & Intervention: Ability to model evidence-based parenting approaches and intervene when appropriate. Case Management: Knowledge of human behavior, family systems, and effective client engagement and change skills. Child Welfare: Knowledge of health child development, understanding of the dynamics and effects of abuse and neglect. Approach to Work: Ability to work in a high stress environment and to seek supervisory guidance during crisis situations.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years previous working experience which should include customer service, direct childcare, and working with public and families in a similar capacity. Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver’s License Preferred Experience: Previous experience in a human service-related position. Bachelor’s in Social Work or a Human Services related field. Bilingual in English & Spanish *Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as determined by Garfield County may be substituted for the requirements above. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical activities and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, finger, stand, sit, walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is primarily office based and requires extended periods of sitting. REQUIRED TRAVEL Work is conducted in a variety of County buildings located throughout the County. Travel between worksites is required. Travel to clients homes is also required. Occasionally, the position requires travel for site visits, trainings, or other meetings. Work Hours: Work is generally performed Monday – Friday, between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Work hours and schedule are determined by the needs of the department, which may include non-traditional business hours. TECHNOLOGY: Computer and relevant software applications; standard office equipment, email, and relevant databases. Statewide client information system (TRAILS). THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. The Colorado Department of Human Services is statutorily responsible for Colorado Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6, based on the?State Emergency Operations Plan. The ESF #6 functions address mass care, emergency assistance, housing and human services. When an emergency or disaster is declared all DHS employees may be required to perform job duties associated with these ESF #6.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location   Benefit Information To view our benefit package please go to https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $21.03 - $26.29/hr   Full Pay Range $21.03 - $31.55/hr   Driving Classification Essential   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number HUM-23-00014   Open Date 5/19/2023   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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