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?
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Works on an individual basis with families utilizing Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP)
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Provide support and case management to parents
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Participate in trainings and other professional growth opportunities
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Provide the necessary information and referrals to families in need
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Administer a Pre/Post Skills Assessment to each parent assigned
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Enters data and submits reports as instructed in a timely manner
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Meets with lead agency supervisor and plans delivery of instruction to parent(s) weekly
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Represents First 5 San Bernardino and partner agencies during community events
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Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and some weekends
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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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