Now recruiting: 900 Hour Volunteer Parent Coach – Applications due Friday, January 5, 2017.

Are there any benefits to this position?

• Volunteers receive a Monthly Living Allowance for their time
• Student Loan Deferment and some of the student loan interest paid
• Education Award at the end of the service term
• Great experience working with preschool children and community agencies!

What is a Volunteer Parent Coach?

• Works on an individual basis with families utilizing Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP)

• Provide support and case management to parents

• Participate in trainings and other professional growth opportunities

• Provide the necessary information and referrals to families in need

• Administer a Pre/Post Skills Assessment to each parent  assigned

• Enters data and submits reports as instructed in a timely manner

• Meets with lead agency supervisor and plans delivery of instruction to parent(s)  weekly

• Represents First 5 San Bernardino and partner agencies during community events

• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and some weekends

• Performs other duties as assigned

What kind of skills do I need?

• Experience and or interest working with preschool age children
• Knowledge of Child Development
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and willingness to work with culturally diverse children and families
• Knowledge of community resources available to children 0-5 and their families
• Ability to take initiative and perform duties with little supervision

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma and 6 units in human/health services related field 6 ECE units can be substituted with an undergraduate degree (AA or Bachelors) and/or work experience in a related field
• Must be a U.S. citizen of lawful permanent resident
• Clearance of fingerprint background check with Department of Justice and FBI
• Clean DMV report and proof of auto insurance

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