Safe Families for Children · 3 days ago
Area Coordinator
Muscatine, IA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSafe Families for Children is a faith-motivated, community-based program designed to provide support to socially isolated parents facing crisis. In the role of Area Coordinator, you will work with parents, host families, faith communities, and community partners to assist, strengthen, and support families while ensuring quality service delivery and volunteer management.
ChildrenCommunitiesFamilyHospitalityNon ProfitRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with organizational leadership to implement the mission and philosophy of Safe Families
Ensure quality and adherence to professional standards
Inspire, motivate, and develop volunteers and leaders who embody a culture of excellence and innovation
Build partnerships with faith communities to recruit and support volunteers
Coordinate with church leaders to sustain a strong volunteer base and resource network
Maintain communication to encourage engagement and ongoing connections post-hosting
Deliver positive outcomes for families and children through effective service management
Help oversee intake and ensure proper host placements and support
Help ensure children are hosted in appropriate homes, monitored according to policies, and host families/volunteers receive the support needed
Lead volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement across all roles
Uphold a culture that values volunteers and recognizes their contributions
Oversee screening, training decisions, and resolve volunteer-related challenges
Promote community awareness and partnerships to expand referral networks
Build relationships with agencies and child welfare staff to strengthen collaboration and support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field; Social Work; Psychology, Education, Nursing, etc
3+ years of professional work or related experience
Demonstrated skill in the following areas: public relations/public speaking, networking, recruitment and training, and administration /organization
This individual must be a self-starter, organized, autonomous, and assertive
Must provide own transportation
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and must be able to climb stairs
Preferred
Experience working with at-risk youth and families
Experience recruiting, training, and mobilizing large groups of volunteers
Experience collaborating with local faith communities
Company
Safe Families for Children
Safe Families for Children provided support to families in crisis.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Ent Credit Union
2024-04-20Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jeff Isola
Chief Financial Officer
Cheri Jimenez
Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
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