Temporary Program Specialist II

​*This is a temporary position lasting up to 6 months*​ 

​​The Family Resource Center (FRC) is a program of the Alliance for Community Transformations. The Family Support Specialist uses their lived experiences to support others through services provided at the FRC. The FRC will offer parent education, peer support groups, and family engagement activities. The Family Support Specialist will be required to travel to North County every month.   

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​Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence, those with lived experiences such as SUDs and CWS involvement are encouraged to apply. 

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Essential Duties 

​​Duties 

• ​Work closely with participants in need of support, resources, and direct services 
• ​Facilitate and coordinate Nurturing Parenting curriculum for participants of the FRC (training will be provided)  
• ​Provide strengths-based case management to participants 
• ​Facilitate and coordinate Grief, LGBTQ+, Natural Disaster support groups, and others as needed (training will be provided) 
• ​Travel to North County once a month  
• ​Prepare and coordinate family engagement activities such as crafts and meals 
• ​Respond to community needs  
• ​Participate in outreach events  
• ​Seek out and participate in ongoing training opportunities to best serve the community 
• ​Working with Program Director, maintaining relationships with community partners.  
• ​Other duties assigned  

​​ Additional Responsibilities 

​​Volunteer Support  

• ​Coach volunteers on efforts to support the FRC's group facilitation 
• ​Coordinate volunteer group assignments  
• ​Ensure that volunteer hours are documented and tracked  
• ​Other duties assigned   

​Administrative Duties  

• ​Support day-to-day office operations including reception, record keeping, and general maintenance 
• ​Create and update program forms, prepare and store information in digital and hard copy form 
• ​Assist in the facilitation of communication and dissemination of information between all Alliance Programs 
• ​Assist with monthly reports for grants 
• ​Participate in monthly calls with funder 
• ​Participant enrollment and scheduling  
• ​Data Entry 
• ​Create publicity and marketing material  

​​ Qualifications and Education Requirements 

​​Education/Experience: 

• ​High School Diploma/GED; college preferred  
• ​Lived experiences related to the job duties listed above are desired  
• ​Must obtain and maintain Mental Health First Aid certification (training provided) 
• ​Must obtain and maintain CPR Certification (training provided) 
• ​Must obtain Nurturing Parenting Certification upon hire (training provided) 
• ​Must obtain Grief Education (training provided) 
• ​Must obtain Mandated Reporter training upon hire (training provided)  

​Other Requirements:

• Must complete finger printing and background check upon hire, at Alliance expense.  Failure to pass fingerprint clearance or background may result in withdrawal of job appointment
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and DMV clearance
• The Alliance highly recommends vaccination against COVID-19.  Staff are not required to be vaccinated but are required to show proof of vaccination upon hire should they have it.

Alliance for Community Transformations is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition or physical disability.

Benefits: ​​This is a non-benefitted position other than what is required by law.​