Bilingual Parent Support Specialist (PRN)
Position Responsibilities
- Pass TPCN Counselor Certification exam with 80% or better annually/as required.
- Properly bill TPCN and/or other agency utilized systems provided to residents.
- Knowledge of Guadalupe Home’s Resident Rules & Guidelines.
- Issue write-ups for residents that violate the Rules & Guidelines for Guadalupe Home.
- Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.
- Must have clean driving record.
- Must be available to cover overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.
- Teach constructive behavior and social skills.
- Teach basic parenting skills.
- Teach realistic problem-solving behaviors and life skills.
- Teach good personal hygiene skills.
- Reinforce positive behavior by providing healthy, positive incentives for residents and children.
- Oversee daily chores and room checks.
- Ensure cleanliness of all common areas.
- Update daily logs, both written and electronic such as volunteer logs, medication logs, In-kind donations.
- Affiliate with residents and children daily during activities and leisure time.
Competencies
- Advocacy
- Empathy
- De-escalation
- Developing Others
- Resilience
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Prefer experience working with families and children, support services, and/or shelters.
- License and Credentials: Reliable transportation, Valid driver license, Valid vehicle insurance, Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with computer software and general office machines (i.e., Microsoft Office software preferred).
- Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
- Must have good written and verbal skills.
- Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Disclaimer
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.).
This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.
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