JOB
The Family Support Coordinator builds positive working relationships with families under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court, Dependency Division in order to support, teach, and enable the parent/guardian to utilize more effective parenting behaviors, maintain sobriety and pursue reunification with their children. Under general supervision, performs senior-level treatment programming duties and provides leadership in the design and delivery of youth and family skill-building programs. Develops and facilitates structured programming and educational groups that support prosocial development, family engagement, and behavioral change. Utilizes evidence-based practices, including family-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. May mentor staff, interns, or volunteers and assist in coordinating program implementation. Performs related work as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Illustrative Only)Works as a member of the Dependency Division under Coconino County Juvenile CourtApplies Family Centered Practices that support and empower parents/guardians involved with the Department of Child Safety, build positive working relationships with parents, and utilize strength-based principals and actionsActs as a Community Coordinator for Safe Babies Court for up to 20 cases which includes facilitating Family Team Meetings on a monthly basis, supporting parents throughout the dependency case, providing kinship and foster placement support, attend and providing updates for court hearings, case plan staffings, and Team Decision Making meetings. Other duties may include: providing Family Time Visit Coaching services, teaching parenting skills utilizing evidence-based or promising practice models, conduct Reviews of Progress and Parent Action Item forms, implement other services as assignedProvides back-up mediation and facilitation for dependency casesMust be willing to travel within the State of Arizona as neededEssential functions of this position include but not limited to: driving; standing and walking to supervise detainees; working with and around co-workers, juveniles and the public; dealing with interruptions; vision acuity near and far, hearing and speech for communicating with juveniles, staff and the public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Advanced practices related to youth development, prosocial skill-building, and family engagementEvidence-based intervention models, including family-centered and cognitive behavioral approachesGroup facilitation techniques and structured program developmentJuvenile court procedures, probation operations, and alternatives-to-detention programmingCommunity resources and multidisciplinary service systems supporting youth and familiesSkill in: Designing and facilitating structured youth and family programmingLeading educational groups and skill-building sessionsCoordinating services across probation, court staff, and community agenciesMentoring staff, interns, or volunteers in program implementationEvaluating program effectiveness and adjusting programming to meet youth and family needsAbility to: Provide leadership in the delivery and implementation of youth and family programmingFacilitate group-based learning and skill development activitiesDevelop collaborative partnerships with community agencies and service providersSupport program coordination and implementation within the divisionCommunicate effectively with court staff, families, and community partnersMaintain accurate documentation and records in JOLTSCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
