What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACUP Preemie Program Coordinator position at The Children's Healing Institute?
About The Children's Healing Institute
Since 1988, CHI has been partnering with parents to ensure they have the skills, knowledge, resources, and confidence to create safe, healthy, and nurturing home environments for their children.
Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who are committed to making an impact. We place trust, integrity, teamwork and caring at the heart of what we do.
TEACUP Preemie Program® Coordinator – Full-Time
Job Summary
The TEACUP Preemie Program® Coordinator is the clinical and administrative lead of the program, overseeing all aspects of the program’s operations under the direct supervision of the Chief Program Officer. The program coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all activities of the program align with TEACUP’s mission. This position also provides direct services including assessments, individual support, groups and breast pump lending to mothers/parents who have a premature infant. Services may be provided in the hospital NICU, community, office or client home. Duties involve travel and occasional evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities and Duties (Include but not limited to):
- Manage all program inquiries and referrals
- Assess families for program appropriateness and needs
- Assume lead responsibility for the coordination of NICU/virtual groups; Facilitate NICU/virtual groups
- Provide case management – assist in identifying family needs and appropriate resources, serve as an advocate, work with other care providers as necessary
- Provide education, information, and emotional support to participating families
- Oversee breast pump lending, including distribution and recovery of breast pumps
- Act as a liaison and appropriate representative for the agency with community agencies, hospitals and other organizations
- Participate in the development and maintenance of relationships with vendors, partners and referral sources
- Assist in the acquisition and management of program resources
- Maintain program data and current statistics reflecting services provided/outcomes
- Supervise program staff and volunteers to ensure quality performance as appropriate
- Maintain required records and ensure quality of the documents
- Follow program policies and procedures
Qualifications and Skills
- Master degree in Social Work or Human Services related field with 2 years’ minimum experience or Bachelor degree in Social Work or Human Services related field with 5 years’ minimum experience.
- Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience w/premature infants and their families - preferred
- Case management/group facilitation experience - preferred
- NICU and or hospital experience - preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access
- Valid Florida driver’s license
- Must pass a Level II background screen
- Ability to work flexible hours throughout the week to meet program/agency needs, including weekends and evenings as necessary
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- social work or related: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Palm Beach, FL 33409: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person