The GOFCC Coach / Technical Assistance Specialist plays a critical role in expanding access to high-quality child care by supporting individuals through the entire journey of becoming licensed Family Child Care (FCC) providers.

This position requires a hands-on, relationship-driven coach who can guide participants from interest to licensure with urgency, accountability, and care.

The Technical Assistance Specialist works directly with participants to:

♦   Navigate the Office of Child Care Family Child Care (FCC) licensing process

♦   Build sustainable family child care businesses

♦   Achieve participation in Maryland EXCELS

♦   Successfully launch and operate high-quality programs

This role is part of the statewide Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care (GOFCC) initiative.

 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

 ♦   Provide end-to-end coaching from application to licensure

♦Monitor progress and hold participants accountable to timelines

♦   Guide participants in building sustainable Family Child Care businesses

♦   Facilitate interactive workshops and trainings (both in person and virtual)

♦   Conduct community outreach and info sessions to recruit participants

♦   Build relationships with community organizations and partners

♦   Represent GOFCC at events, meetings, and community spaces

♦   Serve as a liaison with the Office of Child Care

♦   Collaborate with community partners

♦   Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with participants

♦   Travel to participants’ homes for coaching sessions

♦   Accurately document work in the MCCRN data system

♦   Track participant progress toward:

o   Licensure

o   Training completion

o   Maryland EXCELS participation

♦   Support newly licensed providers with quality initiatives including Maryland EXCELS

 EDUCATION:

♦   Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

♦   OR equivalent combination of education and experience

♦   Completion of:

o   45-hour Child Development course

o   45-hour Curriculum (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age)

EXPERIENCE:

¨       5 years’ experience in early childhood education program, licensed child care (center and/or family child care), school-age child care, Head Start/Early Head Start, or PreK education setting

SKILLS:

¨       Strong verbal, writing, and organizational skills.

¨       Strong database skills.

¨       Knowledge of Maryland child care delivery system.

¨       Ability to communicate effectively with child care providers, peers and other professionals.

¨       Ability to represent BCCCRC as appropriate in the community.

¨       Knowledge of software operation including Microsoft Word, Canva, PowerPoint and Outlook.

¨       Ability to work independently and travel throughout Baltimore City. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

¨       While normal business hours are 8:00/9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (depending on time of arrival). this position requires some evening and Saturday hours to facilitate professional development classes.  Work hours will be adjusted to maintain a 35-hour work week.

 OTHER: This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy. 

Responsibilities 

* Attend training to become a Certified Parent Educator.

* Provide personal home visits to families on assigned caseload

* Plan and conduct home visits using the Parents As Teachers (PAT) instructional curriculum based activities, methods and materials.

* Provide early detection and developmental screening services to children zero to five years of age.

* Monitor client caseload and record child's developmental progress

* Maintain accurate records of all personal home visits, contacts, screenings, resource linkages and data input of progress and required reports.

* Maintain client confidentiality and integrity in keeping with agency policies, practices, professional standards, and program requirements.

* Acquire knowledge and expertise of the agency's Client Management System (Visit Tracker) software and other various database systems.

* Participate in community outreach events as needed and required.

* Attend agency staff meetings as necessary and required.

* Perform all other duties as assigned and adhere to ongoing policies, program standards and supervisory directives.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or related field is preferred; with a minimum of two years' experience directly working with young children under the age of 5 required.

OTHER: This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver's license, and a current car insurance policy.  No transportation of participant families or children is necessary, but having a vehicle facilitates ease of completing home visits in addition to all other job requirements.  May be asked to do some light transporting of donated items, such as clothes, diapers, and pack-n-plays at times.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

¨       Strong knowledge of child development, parent education, and the Parents as Teachers curriculum

¨       Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with diverse families

¨       Skilled in observation, assessment, and documentation of child and family progress

¨       Effective communication and active listening skills

¨       Experience connecting families to community resources and supports

¨       Strong organization, time management, and documentation abilities

¨       Understanding of trauma-informed care and family systems

¨       Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality

¨       Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with a team

¨       Genuine commitment to empowering parents as their child’s first and most important teacher

WORK ENVIROMENT: 

* Must work flexible hours

* Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.

This position is a core component of the Family Resource Center, designed to help families identify their strengths, meet their needs, and achieve their goals. It is not a stand-alone task—it operates in collaboration with all other Center staff and is driven by the expressed needs and priorities of the participating parents.

 Key Responsibilities: 

·       Meets with new Center participants to familiarize them with the Center and the services available and completes all required paperwork.

·       Ensures that new families feel welcomed and are integrated into the Center programs and activities.

·       Provides assistance and supportive counseling to families as needed.

·       Conducts aggressive outreach and recruitment activities.

·       Ensures that all participant files are complete and accurate at all times.

·       Ensures the confidentiality of all records and appropriate communications about and with participants.

·       Conducts regular case meetings with all appropriate staff to assess progress on participant goals and services.

·       Maintains contact with key individuals in community agencies to facilitate referrals; makes referrals as necessary and follows up on all referrals.

·       Provides recruitment and retention services, including home visits to families.

·       Provides informal and formal parenting education to families addressing specific developmental needs of their children.

·       Facilitates groups to optimize participant self-esteem and potential.

·       Works with Center staff to ensure that Center services are meeting participant needs

·       Serves as member of Center management team and as such, provides leadership to Center staff as requested by Director.

·       Attends trainings and meetings as required by sponsoring agency and MFN.

 General Qualifications/Skills:  

·       Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of Family Support.

·       Maintain respect for confidentiality of information divulged by or on behalf of participants.

·       Possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds.

·       Be willing and able to do aggressive outreach and recruitment.

·       Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents.

·       Have the ability to work independently and as a team member and leader.

Specific Qualifications/Skills:  

·       Have effective written and verbal communication skills.

·       Have excellent planning and organizational skills.

·       Have excellent service coordination skills.

·       Have the ability to establish and implement goals.

·       Have the ability to establish priorities.

·       Be able to make assessments and appropriate referrals.

·       Have problem solving skills.

·       Have the ability to provide individual, family and group counseling.

·       Have knowledge of community resources and how to access them effectively.

·       Be able to advocate effectively for families.

·       Have the ability and willingness to make home visits.

 Education/Experience: 

·         Master's degree in Human Services, Human Development or Social Work with two years’ experience providing direct service to families preferred.

·         Bachelor’s degree in same fields acceptable with a minimum of four years’ experience.

·         Must have experience providing direct service to individuals and experience facilitating groups.

·         Familiarity with issues of young parents, infants and toddlers, issues of poverty, and linking with community resources desirable.

·         Minimum of one-year direct staff supervision.

Responsibilities

·         Complete family intake and assessment for each family assigned within 30 days.

·         Complete family goal plan within 30 days for each family assigned.

·         Review family goal plans on a regular basis, at a minimum once every 30 days, to measure progress and to adjust goals.

·         To role model for the family effective parenting and nurturing skills.

·         To provide direct teaching through the use of curriculum to families that will assist in building healthy parent/child relationships.

·         Jointly with the family identify and mobilize resources within and external to the family.  Provide linkages to these resources as necessary.

·         Works flexible hours that meet the needs of each family assigned, including weekends and evenings.

·         Complete the expected number of home visits as determined by intensity of service for each family assigned.

·         Maintain an accurate and current case file on each family assigned.

·         Complete all assessment, program evaluation tools and documentation within timelines as required by the funder and the agency.

·         Meet weekly with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss cases, problem solve and plan for home visits.

·         Completes statistical reports as required.

·         Attends required staff meetings, training or conferences.

·         Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

 Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing and Education) preferred; Associate degree in Human Services or related field.  Bilingual preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  3-5 years' experience working in Human or Social Services; One year working with or providing services to children and families; Case management or service coordination experience preferred; Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population

 SKILLS:

¨      Oral and written communication skills

¨      Ability to develop trusting relationships

¨      Ability to maintain professional boundaries

¨      Acceptance of individual differences

¨      Knowledge of infant and child development

¨      Openness to reflective practice

WORK ENVIROMENT:

¨      Must work flexible hours

¨      Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.

 OTHER: This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy. 

The Early Childhood Coach is a field-based professional responsible for supporting licensed child care programs through individualized coaching, consultation, technical assistance, and professional development. Working collaboratively with family child care providers, center-based programs, school-age programs, and community partners, this position strengthens program quality through evidence-based coaching practices, high-quality professional development, and quality improvement initiatives using evidence-based coaching practices, including Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) and Facilitated Attuned Interactions (FAN).

The coach assists programs in strengthening instructional practices, improving learning environments, advancing Maryland EXCELS quality ratings, pursuing accreditation, and implementing state and local quality initiatives. This position maintains a caseload of assigned programs, develops individualized quality improvement plans, delivers professional development, and serves as a trusted resource within Baltimore City's early childhood community.

 EARLY CHILDHOOD COACH ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         The primary responsibilities of this position include supporting child care centers in advancing their quality ratings through Maryland EXCELS, providing technical assistance to programs pursuing accreditation, and delivering coaching and quality improvement services that strengthen early childhood education programs and enhance outcomes for children and families. These efforts will help position programs to meet the eligibility requirements to apply for the Pre-K expansion grant

·         Plans and conduct on-site and virtual coaching visits, observations, reflective conversations, and Communities of Practice, focused on identified needs, quality initiative programs, and other programs and topics utilizing virtual platforms and in-person consultation as appropriate

·         Provides coaching services which increase the knowledge of providers, teachers, and staff to provide high-quality, research-based, inclusive care to all children within the program.

·         Support programs participating in Maryland EXCELS, accreditation, Pre-K Expansion, CDA, licensing compliance, and other quality initiatives.

·         Model developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, classroom management, inclusive practices, curriculum implementation, and learning environment design.

·         Deliver high-quality professional development, workshops, Communities of Practice, and parent education that align with MSDE Core of Knowledge requirements and support the professional growth of the early childhood workforce.

·         Develop, update, and facilitate engaging training content using adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional practices.

·         Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with providers, community organizations, and state and local partners.

·         Maintain accurate documentation within required data management systems and complete reports within established timelines.

·         Assist with outreach activities, conferences, special events, newsletters, and recruitment efforts.

·         Participate in ongoing professional development, including all Training of the trainer opportunities and maintain trainer and coach certifications.

·         Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

¨      Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, special education, child development, or closely related field

¨      Completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course in Child Development and completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course on Curriculum/Methods and Materials for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and/or School-Age

 EXPERIENCE:

¨      5 years’ experience in early childhood education program, licensed child care (center and/or family child care), school-age child care, Head Start/Early Head Start, or PreK education setting

SKILLS: 

• Strong verbal, writing, and organizational skills. 

• Experience using data management systems to document services, monitor progress, and generate reports.
• Knowledge of Maryland child care delivery system. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with child care providers, peers and other professionals. 

• Ability to represent BCCCRC as appropriate in the community. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Canva, and other technology platforms used for coaching and professional development.
• Ability to work independently and travel throughout Baltimore City.  
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills· 
•  Excellent relationship-building abilities
• Ability to analyze program quality and develop improvement strategies
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While normal business hours are 8:00a. m./9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m./5:00 p.m. (depending on time of arrival). This position is primarily field-based and requires travel throughout Baltimore City as well as time in the office. Evening and occasional Saturday hours are required to facilitate professional development and community engagement activities. Work schedules are adjusted to maintain a standard 35-hour work week.

Family Support Program (FSP) Director—also referred to as Director or PD is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Center, including program development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, staff supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and facilities management. The Director ensures smooth operations and alignment with Center policies and philosophy.

 Key Responsibilities: 

·       Oversees all aspects of program development, supervision of staff, budget, money management, fundraising, enrollment, and facilities.

·       Facilitates the smooth flow of the program and ensures its adherence to stated philosophy.

·       Oversees the care, safety, and well-being of staff, participants, and volunteers.

·       Coordinates staff meetings, staff orientation and training, and encourages professional development.

·       Helps participants to identify needs.

·       Networks with the community by coordinating community outreach.

·       Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual statistical and programmatic reports.

·       Attends sponsoring agency, MFN Directors' and FSC Advisory Committee meetings

 General Qualifications/Skills:  

·       Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of Family Support.

·       Work cooperatively with consultants from Maryland Family Network who are responsible for implementation and evaluation of Family Support Center program.

·       Maintain respect for confidentiality of information divulged by or on behalf of participants.

·       Possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds.

·       Be willing and able to do aggressive outreach and recruitment.

·       Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents.

·       Have the ability to work independently and as a team member and leader.

  Specific Qualifications/Skills:  

Management Skills should include:

·       Ability to speak and write effectively.

·       Ability to plan and organize use of resources effectively.

·       Ability to keep accurate records.

·       Ability to establish and implement goals.

·       Ability to establish priorities.

·       Ability to oversee financial matters and prepare budgets with multiple sources of income.

·       Ability to garner additional funding when necessary.

Supervisory skills should include:

·       Ability to hire and terminate staff, as needed.

·       Ability to delineate and monitor staff responsibilities.

·       Ability to evaluate staff performance effectively.

·       Ability to recognize and utilize the expertise of others.

·       Ability to establish firm, fair, and objective practices with staff.

·       Ability to recognize areas of concern and staff weaknesses.

·       Ability to encourage staff development.

Community relations and networking skills should include:

·       Thorough knowledge of the community.

·       Demonstrated ability to mobilize and utilize community resources.

·       Demonstrated ability to attract and retain volunteers.

·       Demonstrated ability to form effective networks.

·       Knowledge of Board structure, its function and Agency/Board relationships.

·       Ability to form and work with a Board effectively.

·       Public speaking ability.

Leadership Skills should include:

·       Ability to gain staff support.

·       Modeling the expectations, standards that he/she requires of others.

·       Interest in self-development through continued education and training.

·       Ability to make sound decisions.

·       Ability to clearly articulate expectations and to consistently follow through.

·       Ability to build an effective team.

·       Having played a leadership role in the community in the past and still being actively involved.

·       Creativity, vision and flexibility.

·       Ability to share vision with staff and to motivate them.

·       Always looking to improve all aspects of the program.

·       Good problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to objectively listen and respond to staff concerns.

 Education: 

·       Master’s degree in Human Services or Human Development preferred.

·       Bachelor’s degree accepted in same field with a minimum of four years’ experience in program development and management in program(s) serving populations similar to FSC populations.

·       Minimum of two years supervisory experience required.

The Infant Toddler Specialist (Coach & Trainer) is a field-based professional responsible for providing individualized coaching, consultation, technical assistance, and professional development to licensed child care programs serving children from birth through age three. Working collaboratively with family child care providers, child care centers, Early Head Start programs, and community partners, the specialist promotes continuous quality improvement through evidence-based coaching practices, including Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) and Facilitated Attuned Interactions (FAN).

The Infant Toddler Specialist supports programs in strengthening responsive caregiving practices, improving infant and toddler learning environments, advancing Maryland EXCELS quality ratings, pursuing accreditation, and implementing state and local quality improvement initiatives. This position maintains a caseload of assigned programs, facilitates an Infant and Toddler Community of Practice, develops individualized quality improvement plans, delivers professional development, and serves as a trusted resource to Baltimore City's early childhood community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Provide individualized coaching and technical assistance to child care providers serving infants and toddlers using evidence-based coaching practices.

• Conduct on-site and virtual coaching visits, classroom observations, reflective coaching conversations, and Communities of Practice to support continuous quality improvement.
• Support programs in strengthening responsive caregiving practices, social-emotional development, learning environments, curriculum implementation, family engagement, and inclusive practices for children birth through age three.
• Guide providers in advancing Maryland EXCELS participation, accreditation efforts, licensing compliance, and other state and local quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop individualized Quality Improvement Plans and professional development goals in partnership with participating programs.
• Facilitate engaging professional development workshops, Communities of Practice, technical assistance, and parent education aligned with MSDE Core of Knowledge requirements and infant/toddler best practices.
• Promote the implementation of nationally recognized infant and toddler practices, including the Zero to Three Critical Competencies, CLASS and Healthy Beginnings Framework.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with child care providers, community organizations, state agencies, and other early childhood partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of coaching activities, provider progress, and service delivery within the MCCRN Data System and other required reporting systems.
• Assist with outreach activities, conferences, newsletters, recruitment efforts, and special projects that promote high-quality infant and toddler care throughout Baltimore City.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain trainer approvals, coaching competencies, and certifications as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

·         Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, education, special education, child development, or a closely related field.

·         Completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course in Child Development

·         Completion of a 3-credit (45 clock hour) course on Curriculum/Methods and Materials for Infant/Toddler.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

·         Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an early childhood education setting, licensed child care center, family child care program, Early Head Start, Head Start, or Pre-K program.

·         Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with children from birth through age three.

Preferred:

·         Experience providing coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, or professional development to early childhood educators.

·         Successful completion of the Zero to Three Critical Competencies Training of Trainers (TOT).

·         Experience supporting Maryland EXCELS, accreditation, or other quality improvement initiatives.

 SKILLS:

·         Strong knowledge of infant and toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices.

·         Knowledge of Maryland's early childhood systems, licensing regulations, Maryland EXCELS, and quality improvement initiatives.

·         Excellent verbal, written, organizational, facilitation, and presentation skills

·         Experience using data management systems to document services, monitor progress, and generate reports

• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with child care providers, families, community partners, and colleagues
• Ability to analyze program quality and develop effective improvement strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Canva, and other technology platforms used for coaching and professional development
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel throughout Baltimore City

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While normal business hours are 8:00/9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (depending on time of arrival). 

This position is primarily field-based and requires regular travel throughout Baltimore City, as well as time in the office for meetings, planning, and administrative responsibilities. Evening and occasional Saturday hours are required to facilitate professional development, Communities of Practice, outreach activities, and other events. Work schedules are adjusted to maintain a standard 35-hour work week.

 The Child Care Resource Center coaching team partners with early childhood professionals to strengthen program quality, build educator capacity, and improve outcomes for children and families through coaching, training, technical assistance, and quality improvement services.

DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Manage the Development Office database Raiser’s Edge, update records and pull reports when needed.

·         Coordinate and process all gift acknowledgement letters.

·         Assist the Foundation and Grants Manager with processing of all private and government grants in Raisers Edge, manage tracking of actions, editing/sending reports and set up funder meetings.

·         Support Annual Fund and Special Events Managers.

·         Coordinate and manage all office volunteers.

·         Keep concise rosters on Board and Board Committees.

·         Schedule, compile meeting packets, and minutes for Board Meetings, Development, and Nominating & Governance Committees

·         Work closely with Board of Directors and volunteers.

·         Assist with the Board, fundraising, and community outreach events.

·         Assist with Communications tasks such as social media and email marketing.

·         Answer office phones, including front desk coverage.

·         Other tasks as assigned.

 EDUCATION: 

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

 EXPERIENCE:  1-3 years development or communications experience. Experience and ability in motivating and mobilizing volunteers, staff and board.  Database experience a plus. 

 SKILLS: 

·         Strong organizational, administration, telephone and interpersonal communication skills, detail and “big picture” orientated.

·         Detailed orientated. Comfortable managing multiple tasks at one time.

·         Strong word processing skills and data management experience with Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

·         Professional demeanor, flexible and able to respond to multiple demands.

·         Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.

·         Strong customer orientation

·         Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

·         Comfortable working with all levels of volunteers and donors

·         Strong commitment to the mission and work of The Family Tree

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

·         Must be prepared to travel to various program sites, and various communities.

·         Possession of a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license, car insurance and willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

 PHYSICAL DEMAND: Little physical effort on a day-to-day basis is required.  Ability to lift 25 pounds for the occasional need.

MENTAL DEMAND: Use of acquired knowledge and experience, critical thinking skills, organizational skills, judgment, and tact.  Must be able to function efficiently in a demanding environment despite distractions and interruptions.

 WORK WITH OTHERS: Has contact with Board Members, volunteers, and elected officials.  Requires a cooperative and courteous attitude, as well as excellent phone and communication skills.

 Note:  This job specification is not an exhaustive list. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

                                    Contractual – Start 8/30/26 – End 8/29/27

POSITION:           Full-time – 35 hours – Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

SALARY:              $82,000 - Annually

DEPARTMENT:     Family Based Interventions – Family Connects Maryland

LOCATION:           2108 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD  21218

REPORTS TO:          Nurse Manager

SUMMARY:  This position provides short term home visiting to all families with newborns delivering at Sinai Hospital.  The home visiting nurse will support and assess family needs in 12 domains of physical and psychosocial wellbeing and facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

¨       Follow the Family Connects home visiting protocol.  Keep records of client observations and activities as required.  Document information for family assessments and program evaluation.

¨       Act as a liaison between Family Connects and Sinai Hospital to ensure that Family Connects scheduling protocol is followed.

¨       Provide health and physical assessment of mother and baby in the home to determine wellbeing.

¨       Assess family needs in the 12 domains of physical and psychosocial wellbeing, including depression, substance abuse and domestic violence.  Exercise clinical skills in appraising situations and making decisions.

¨       Establish a trusting relationship with families during home visits to engage families in establishing a family support plan with goals, objectives and activities.

¨       Apply working knowledge of parent-child interaction, maternal-child health, child development and child abuse/neglect to help families improve parenting skills, increase parenting support, reduce stress and address needs of parents.

¨       Maintain 8 open home visit slots and conduct and document at least 6 home visits per week.

¨       Apply effective time management skills, organization and multitasking skills.  Documentation is expected to be completed within 24 hours of the visit.

¨       Meet weekly with the Nurse Supervisor to discuss cases and problem solve issues with program implementation.

¨       Completes statistical reports as required.

¨       Attends required staff meetings, training, consultation meetings and conferences.

¨       Participates in agency work teams as assigned.

¨       Other job duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Nurse Supervisor.

EDUCATION:

¨       Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

¨       Current and continual licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland required

EXPERIENCE:

¨       2 years’ experience as a registered nurse

¨       Experience working in community-based programs, specifically infant home visiting programs, preferred

¨       Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population

SKILLS:

¨       Knowledge of nursing theory, process, practice and procedures

¨       Knowledge of professional nursing standards

¨       Knowledge of community resources and agencies

¨       Knowledge of Jewish customs, practices, and traditions

¨       Acceptance of individual differences

¨       Knowledge of infant and child development

¨       Ability to build trusting relationships

¨       Excellent oral and written communication skills

¨       Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

¨       Ability to speak and write fluent Spanish preferred.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

¨       Must be prepared to travel to various program sites, various communities, and participants’ homes.

¨       A driver’s license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position.

                                                Contractual – Start 8/30/26 – End 8/29/27

POSITION:                        Full-time - 35 hours – Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

SALARY:                            $60,000 - Annually

DEPARTMENT:              Family Based Interventions – Family Connects Maryland

LOCATION:                       2108 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD  21218

REPORTS TO:                 Nurse Manager

SUMMARY: This position manages, coordinates, and participates in the development of community resources in partnership with both public and private agencies within the assigned community. This position will participate in existing coalitions and, when needed, establish viable partnerships to plan programs, services and supports designed to meet the needs of families with newborns. This position will collaborate in the development and implementation of the marketing and public relations efforts of Family Connects Maryland. This position will also establish and maintain communications between community resources, physicians, nursing personnel, and other health care professionals regarding program objectives, policies, and procedures and compile/ maintain records. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture relationships with community resources and services that provide support to families as referred by Family Connects nurses, in a timely and appropriate manner and as a participant in the community system of care for young children and their families.
• Identify resources, establish relationships with providers, maintain an updated list of resources, and identify gaps in needed community resources so that the broader community can grow these resources over time.
• Provide individual-case consultation about community resources to support nurse home-visitors as they connect families with community resources, as needed.
• Market the program by communicating with referral sources (e.g., ob/gyn practitioners, hospitals, pediatricians), communicating with groups that interact with families (e.g., employers, newspapers, churches, child care agencies, the public), and soliciting support from community leaders (e.g. to publicize the program and provide incentives for families, such as free diapers).
• Increase the array of options for pregnant women and new mothers to learn about and sign up for a Family Connects home visit by working with health providers and other organizations.
• Establish a community advisory board for the Family Connects program to coordinate services with others in the early childhood system of care.
• Assist with establishing initial contact with families to successfully engage, recruit, and schedule home visits.

·         Organize and participate in enrollment scheduling at Sinai Hospital for mom’s that have given birth.

EDUCATION:

·         Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Services, or Public Health.

EXPERIENCE:

·         Six (6) years progressive experience in early childhood/prevention services. Home visitation experience preferred.

·         Knowledge of infant/child development, parent-child attachment, maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect

·         Experience working in community-based programs preferred.

·         Experience and willingness to work with a culturally diverse population.

SKILLS:

·         Knowledge of community resources and agencies

·         Knowledge of Jewish customs, practices, and traditions

·         Knowledge of infant and child development

·         Ability to build trusting relationships and communicate clearly and professionally with a range of community stakeholders

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

·         Ability to work independently, as well as in teams.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·         Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities.

·         A driver’s license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position. 

 This position is responsible for providing skilled childcare to children who enroll at Kids Care Plus. The Teacher will implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Provide skilled childcare to toddlers and children aged two through twelve years.

·        Reinforce lessons presented by the Lead Teacher by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.

·        Teach simple drawing, painting, craft, and language skills (e.g., songs)

·        Actively participate in recreational play and teaching activities.

·        Engage with children by applying knowledge of childhood development, including learning behavior and physical, mental, and emotional         development.

·        Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.

·        Observe and monitor children’s play and interactive activities.

·        Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits

·        Assisting in preparing and serving children’s meals, snacks, or beverages

·        Attending to the hygienic needs of the children (including changing diapers)

·        Maintain MSDE yearly COK clock hours.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Be at least 19 years of age

·        Have a high school diploma or equivalent education

·        90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework

EXPERIENCE:

·        Have at least one (1) year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting

·        Three (3) hours in ADA Compliance

·        Nine (9) clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public

·        Have dependable transportation

This position provides training, technical assistance, and ongoing support for parents, volunteers and community partners in The Family Tree’s evidence-informed models, with the goal of strengthening family functioning preventing child abuse and neglect.  The role focuses on building knowledge and skills in child and youth development, as well as effective behavior management, across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas. The position actively engages parents to enhance their capacity and confidence in supporting their children. Work hours are flexible and responsive to the needs of the community.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

¨       Execute parent education and engagement strategies within assigned communities to support participation and strengthen family outcomes.

¨       Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and parent leaders through ongoing consultation and collaboration  

¨       Promote child abuse prevention through outreach, presentations, and community engagement efforts

¨       Plan and facilitate workshops that focus on positive parenting and strengthening families· 

¨       Deliver training sessions in schools and community settings on child development, abuse prevention, and effective parenting practices 

¨       Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and student interns

¨       Assess family needs and collaborate with parents to develop action plans and connect them with appropriate resources

¨       Maintain accurate program documentation, including participant records, assessments, and evaluation tools in the agency database

¨       Administer client satisfaction surveys and conduct follow-up activities to evaluate program effectiveness

¨       Prepare and submit monthly statistical and program reports in accordance with organizational requirements

 EDUCATION:

¨       Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing, or Education) preferred.

¨       Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Human Services, Nursing, or and Education) required, OR

¨       Completion of at least 60 credit hours from an accredited four-year college or university in a behavioral science or related field

 EXPERIENCE:

¨       Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Services, Social Services or related field.

¨       At least one (1) year of direct experience working with children and/or families in group settings

¨       Prior experience in teaching, training, or facilitating workshops strongly preferred

 SKILLS:

¨       Strong verbal and written communication skills

¨       Knowledge of child development and effective parenting practices

¨       Demonstrated ability to facilitate group presentations and trainings

¨       Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing

¨       Bilingual skills (Spanish) highly preferred

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

¨       Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, to meet community needs

¨       Reliable transportation required to serve the Baltimore metropolitan area

¨       If transportation is by own personal car, you must provide a valid driver’s license and car insurance coverage.

¨       Willingness and ability to travel to multiple program sites and communities throughout the state of Maryland

The mission of Healthy Families America is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy family functioning. Program Supervisors manage the daily operations of their department unit; identify and assess client and family needs; supervise case management and support staff; coordinate service delivery to ensure that client needs, program goals and contract objectives are effectively met. This position works on a hybrid schedule which includes working remotely and on site.   

 Essential Job Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with known disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Staff Supervision and Development

¨      Identify and fulfill staffing needs; work collaboratively with each staff member on talent development process to set job and development goals; approve timesheets, leave and reimbursement requests, provide, arrange a schedule ongoing staff training to enable direct service staff to deliver client service effectively.

¨      Supervise program staff including regular individual and group staff meetings and case consultation; ensure proper client to staff ratio and monitor case files for quality and completeness; assist staff in achieving competence in reflective practice.

¨      Conduct regular and timely supervision according to established program guidelines.

¨      Develop and implement Family Support Specialist training plans and ensure that assigned staff meets all Healthy Families America (HFA) training requirements.

¨      Observe each Family Support Specialist - this in home visits at least semi-annually and provide feedback that encourages professional development.

Client Service Delivery

¨      Assign cases to Family Support Specialist’s, coordinate service delivery and day-to-day operations of the program.

¨      Monitor client cases from initial referral through discharge, promoting efficient and effective client services and administration procedures including adequate client record keeping, statistical and performance outcome reporting.

¨      Provide direct case work in the absence of direct service staff.

Compliance and Reporting Requirements

¨      Ensure that service delivery is performed according to and within the HFA mission, policy/statewide directive/procedural directions/case management model, and contractual/licensing requirements. Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet federal/state/program guidelines.

¨      Responsible for goals and objectives of contract for programs; includes HFA outcomes and reporting.

¨      Ensure that home visiting documentation is completed accurately and submitted in accordance with program policies.

 Education:

¨      Master’s degree in human services or fields related to working with children and families preferred; OR Bachelor’s degree in these fields with at least three (3) years of relevant experience; OR Associate degree or high school diploma with commensurate HFA experience.

 Experience:

Must possess 3-5 years experience working in Human or Social Services; 1 year working directly with families with children in-home or in group settings.  Case management or service coordination experience preferred. 

  Skills:

• A solid understanding of and/or experience in supervising diverse with humility, as well as providing support to staff in stressful work environments.
• Willingness to engage in building reflective practice (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.); experience with reflective practice preferred.
• Experience in early childhood prevention services; home visitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of: Infant and child development and parent-child attachment; Parent-infant health, and dynamics of child abuse and neglect maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Experience with providing family services that embrace the concepts of family–centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive service provision.
• Must have reliable transportation to conduct client home visits as needed and visit other designated community locations.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

¨      Must work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

¨      Must be prepared to travel to various program sites, and various communities.

¨      A driver’s license and insured vehicle is necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities for the position.