Resource Development Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Allentown, PA

Are you looking for a rewarding early childcare position, helping children, families, and early childcare providers? – Then our Unconditional Child Care Resource Coordinator role may be just for you!

The Unconditional Child Care Program at Pinebrook Family Answers is immensely proud of its unique one-of-a-kind services available only in the Lehigh Valley and in existence for almost 30 years. This program uses a wrap-around, strengths based, inclusive and universally designed approach to help children succeed in the early childcare setting when they may be having behavioral difficulties.

Using a wrap-around model, the Resource Coordinator helps to develop a team made up of family and professionals to create a strategy and plan for success in the early childhood classroom. At Unconditional Child Care and Pinebrook Family Answers, you are not a person doing a job- you are a valued team member facilitating change and making a difference. In the role of Resource Coordinator, you will spend your days helping early childcare teachers and administrators build skills and vital knowledge to help children succeed in the classroom. You will provide resources, strategies, and ideas to families to help their children succeed at home and in life. You will make a difference in the life of a child and in the community.

WHO You’ll Be Working For:

You will be working for Pinebrook Family Answers- a large nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services throughout Northeast PA. Pinebrook has three locations in the Lehigh Valley and over 20 different programs serving young children through older adults. Pinebrook has been named one of the Lehigh Valley’s Best Places to work and is one of the only certified Trauma Informed Social Service Agencies in the area. At Pinebrook Family Answers, you will find meaningful work and a deep commitment to the well-being of our clients, staff, and communities.

WHAT You’ll Do as a Resource Coordinator:

• Schedule and facilitate all team meetings for purpose of creating comprehensive wraparound plans.
• Opportunity for creativity in strategizing as well as locating and building resources for each individual team.
• Maintain all client records including written summaries of all meetings that are conducted on the part of families. Ensure that families are provided with copies of all relevant materials and resources.
• Build strong relationships with team members, including co-workers, family, youth, and other individuals, agencies or services in the community or any other domain. Ensure that each team member, co-worker, agency staff or others, have necessary information. Maintains respectful and collaborative relationships.
• Participate in community outreach and marketing efforts to further expand the awareness of all stakeholders and community members as to the function and availability of the Unconditional Child Care program.
• Participate in, develop, and implement trainings for parents and childcare staff.
• Attend weekly Supervision with program manager to keep them informed of client and program activities/developments and brings information/situations of concern to the attention of the manager for discussion.

WHY You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Pinebrook Family Answers is a Trauma-Informed agency, committed to the Emotional, Physical and Cultural Safety of our staff. We promote Trustworthiness, Choice Collaboration and Empowerment.
• We encourage staff wellness and a healthy Work/Life balance, so you can expect flexibility, supportive staff, manageable caseloads, agency mindfulness initiatives, and consistent and strengths-based supervision.
• We have a generous benefits package: Health Insurance, 401(k) and matching, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time and Paid Wellness Days.
• We care about your professional future, so we provide opportunities for advancement and unique experiences and training to build your professional repertoire.
• Pinebrook staff can be part of meaningful agency and systems change via the Trauma-Informed Care Committee (T.I.K.I.), our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Allyship Initiative (I.D.E.A.), and other advocacy events and fundraisers.

APPLYING IS EASY AS 1...2...3!

1. Before you apply, please make sure you understand the minimum requirements for this position:

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or a related human services field, or an associate degree and a minimum of two full-time years’ experience working in relevant early childhood, children/youth and families, or community service capacity.
• Demonstrate effective communication/interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics and experience providing family support services.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance, excellent driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early evenings and occasional weekends.

2. You can submit an (1) Application and (2) Resume, or visit our website at www.pbfalv.org/employment

3. Applicants may be asked to participate in phone interview(s), virtual interview(s), or in-person interview(s) as agreed upon by the applicant and the hiring manager. We do our best to accommodate your schedule.

THANK YOU for your interest in this position and we hope to hear from you soon!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work flexible hours including early evenings and occasional weekends?
• Do you have 2 years' experience working in relevant early childhood, children/youth and families, or community service capacity? Please Explain.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person