Emotional Well-Being Coordinator
About This Role
Based in New Haven, this support staff member opening at Friends Center for Children pays $50,000 – $60,000/Yr and requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Nurturing Community Together - Friends Center for Children is a beacon of hope and support for families and children. As a mental health/human services professional, the Emotional Well-being Coordinator will play a vital role in promoting the well-being of our community by providing direct services to enrolled families and staff, while honoring each family’s unique culture, language, and needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and fostering a safe, nurturing environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
We are seeking an Emotional Well-being Coordinator who will work collaboratively with our team to provide emotional support and resources to families and staff members. As a key member of our team, the Emotional Well-being Coordinator will help us achieve our mission of educating children, empowering families, inspiring teachers, engaging community, embracing diversity, and embodying equity.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities: The Emotional Well-being Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Support children and families in building positive relationships and coping with challenges.
- Identify and connect families with resources and services that promote emotional well-being.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to families and staff members.
- Develop and lead workshops and training sessions on topics such as parenting, stress management, and emotional regulation.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop and implement trauma-informed practices in the classroom.
- Provide supervision and guidance to social work and human service interns.
- Stay up-to-date with community resources and develop partnerships with local service providers.
- Support the development of new programs and services that promote emotional well-being.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must possess the following minimum qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Master's in Social Work or Human Services preferred, Bachelor's in Social Work, Human Services, or related field required
- 3 years of post-master's experience preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred
- Knowledge of child development, parenting, and family systems
- Clinical experience with children/families
- Supervisory experience
- Practice in an educational milieu preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of team approach and communication
- Contribute to a positive atmosphere and demonstrate positive interactions with patients/families and colleagues
- Develop and utilize community resources
- Develop content for staff training/professional development
- Track behavior, develop individual plans, and document observations
- Link with clinicians for wrap-around care
- Provide parenting education opportunities
- Supervise interns
- Support classroom by modeling, 1-1 care for children in need
- 2 Gen work: supports families with housing, transportation, food insecurity, services, etc.
- Counsel families and staff
- Foster social-emotional learning (RULER)
Physical Requirements:
- Vision and hearing within normal range so as to be able to provide sight and sound supervision
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
- Traveling up/down a flight of stairs, standing and sitting for long durations, typing for continuous hours on a computer keyboard, and reading information on a computer
Nice to Have
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of post-masters experience preferred
- Fluency in English and Spanish preferred
- Practice in an educational milieu preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off: Over 30 days of paid time off which include: 11 federal holidays, Winter Recess, Spring Recess, and 10 days of paid personal time
Employee Child Tuition Discount: Up to $22,000 for children enrolled at FCfC
Free Housing Benefit: Up to 30,000 per year
Health Insurance: 80% of total cost
Paid Professional Development: Up to $500 per year
Tuition Reimbursement for ECE coursework: Up to 4,000 per year
Emotional Hardship Program: free emotional Well-being support
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires a bachelor's degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Emotional Well-Being Coordinator role pays $50,000 to $60,000/Yr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Friends Center for Children located?
Friends Center for Children is located at 227 East Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT