Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

Benefits:

• Up to 20 days paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave

JF&CS is now seeking a full-time Parent Coach.

PURPOSE:

The Parent Coach provides guidance and support to caregivers of children and adolescents including those experiencing complex mental health conditions, such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and/or challenges with executive functioning. This non-clinical position will provide evidence-based essential skills, best practices, and ideas needed to gain support for a variety of parenting issues. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help finding effective ways for parents to address behavioral and emotional issues with their children.
• Explore self-care options with parents/caregivers.
• Teach research-based best parenting practices with regards to homework, electronics and exercise.
• Provide strategies that support children and adolescent’s physical, emotional and social development.
• Help create a plan to address childcare issues or educational problems.
• Promote an open and honest relationship with parents.
• Provide direct individualized support to clients during one-on-one sessions.
• Conduct a minimum of 18-20 individual coaching sessions with parents.
• Assist parents with self-advocacy skills, such as emailing teachers or requesting accommodations.
• Help parents find a system of organization that works best for their child.
• Document and communicate progress reports.
• Guide parents and caregivers to relevant and appropriate community resources.
• Facilitate resources and services with HZ Center clinicians and Family Navigator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands the difference between psychotherapy and coaching.
• Experience coaching children, adolescents and/or parents in a therapeutic environment.
• Strong ability to personally relate one-on-one with each caregiver and build solid relationships.
• Experience with crisis response.
• Must be able to work collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility in scheduling which may include off-business hours, including after school, evening, and/or on weekends.
• Flexibility to attend school IEP meetings as needed.
• Experience working with students with thinking/learning differences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to personalize coach to each caregiver’s learning style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High integrity when dealing with a broad array of cultures, lifestyles, behaviors and spiritual practices.
• High integrity when dealing with restricted and/or confidential information.
• Ability to deal therapeutically with behavioral and emotional problems presented by young people.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients while building trust and respect.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study required.
• Certified Coach and/or Master’s Degree in mental health field preferred.
• Work experience in community-based health care service capacity highly preferred.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.