Greenhope: Services for Women, Inc.

Job Description

Title: Mother and Child Coordinator

Qualifications: Masters degree in family counseling/therapy or early education related field with a minimum of one year experience working with children. BA in early education or related field with at least 3 years working with children.

Reports to: Residential Director

Duties

• Perform assessment of mother and child needs and assist with intake as needed
• Work closely with house manager to meet daily needs of mothers and children
• Help to develop mothers' daily schedule in order to meet substance abuse treatment needs as well as parenting needs
• Conduct "Mommy & Me" workshops along with other mother and children groups
• Provide liaison between family, child development center and residential services to ensure quality wrap-around services
• Facilitate 'Learning Time' tutorials twice a week; topics will consist of but not limited to breast feeding, bath time, dinner time, healthy snacks, bonding, school enrollment, vaccinations, pediatrician and Firsts (steps, tooth, words, etc).
• Link to the Hospital Unit with ACS
• Coordinate individualized and group schedules for the mother (substance abuse, family, vocational)
• Help with organizing and managing weekend activities for the mothers and children
• Assist residential director with developing policies and procedures for the mother and children unit
• Monitor the development of children menus in coordination with mothers and dietary staff
• Communicate with the Child Development Director regarding children's educational development
• Assist with child development activities with teachers and in the center as needed
• Collaborate with family services and community agencies to deliver early intervention services as applicable for children 0 to 5
• May coordinate services with The Wellness Center as needed
• Other duties as directed by supervisor

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How to Apply

Email or fax resume and cover letter to the attention of Human Resources, Greenhope Services for Women, Inc. Email: jobs@greenhope.org
Fax: 212-348-3684