Healthy Families Program Coordinator Bilingual

The Program Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for Healthy Families America (HFA) and Maternal Behavioral Health clients and is based at CPI's E Street Family Resource Center (FRC). This role performs all duties related to the intake and scheduling process and provides administrative support to the Healthy Families Program Manager for the Healthy Families America program and Maternal Behavioral Health programs. The position also supports Measure I–funded activities at the E Street FRC. This includes data collection and maintenance and program reporting for annual, quarterly and monthly deadlines. Additionally they are the first contact for families seeking services. This person must be able to multi-task, be high functioning and self-directed, have knowledge of trauma informed practices and have strong computer/administrative skills.

CPI is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Our staff represent our community and persons with lived experience in the areas in which we serve. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives.  Everyone is welcome at CPI.       

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of experience in a human services agency or health care setting is preferred.
• Experience with data collection 
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and to communicate effectively both verbally and over the phone  
• Ability to relate tactfully, confidently, sensitively and non-judgmentally with young children and their families, accepting individual differences.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with both program participants and co-workers.
• Knowledge of normal infant and child growth and development and parent/child attachment and relationships, preferred
• Ability to listen and communicate well with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality while providing supportive services.
• Ability to work with parents, children and staff of culturally diverse backgrounds while remaining culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Highly detail oriented and strong organizational skills is required
• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect indicators and prevention. Understanding of the responsibilities of being a mandatory reporter.
• Positive attitude towards work, initiative, personal balance, ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure
• Knowledge of the services and service gaps for families in Sonoma County. Ability to identify needs and provide access to other community support services.
• Proficient in PC programs, i.e. Excel and Word, as well as data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with software use, specifically with Google Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Willing to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide initial contact with all prospective clients
• Coordinate and complete all intakes for new clients across assigned programs, providing resources as needed/appropriate.
• Provide administrative support to the Healthy Families Program Manager and E Street FRC operations
• Collect, maintain, and report program data for HFA, Maternal Behavioral Health, and Measure I deliverables, meeting all monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
• Maintain a detailed call log of all contacts.
• Communicate new client information with the manager and assigned staff.
• Liaise with community partners to coordinate warm hand offs.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Provide Spanish/English interpretation as needed.
• Provide data for grant and contract reports as requested by the Manager.
• Provide front-desk (reception) duties as assigned.
• Verify client eligibility for services, determine level of need or severity of case, and determine the applicable funding source(s).
• In collaboration with the Program Manager maintain all data for In-home support services in various trackers and databases for annual, quarterly and monthly reporting
• Collaborate with partner agencies and providers to ensure community access to Services
• Assist the Healthy Families Manager and Deputy Director as requested

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•  Ability to lift 25 lbs (supplies)
•  Prolonged sitting and working on a computer and telephone.

NOTICE: This job description is provided as a general summary of common job duties performed by individuals assigned this job title. It is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to create a contract, written or implied, between employees and Child Parent Institute, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship that exists between employees and Child Parent Institute. As a condition of employment, all agency employees are expected to perform job duties assigned by agency management even when such duties are not included in their job description. CPI is an equal opportunity employer.