HIPPY Coordinator

Turning Point is focused on working to build strong families and help the communities we serve addressing mental health and substance use. Among the current suite of services, we offer Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, Behavior Coaching and Family Services, DUI/DWAI services, Individual, Couples and Family Therapy, and ADHD testing. Services are offered in-home, in the community, or from either outpatient facility (1644 S. College Ave. & 1080 E. Elizabeth St. in Fort Collins, and 913 11th Ave in Greeley). We have contracts with DHS and DYS, and also provide services to youth, families, and adults not involved in the system. *Please note we do not use AI in our recruiting or hiring process. Job Title: Program Coordinator, HIPPY FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-ExemptDepartment: Outpatient Services Reports to: HIPPY SupervisorMinimum Salary: $24/hour + $2 bilingual differential*Position Summary:Collaborate with the HIPPY supervisor to lead our home visitor team, offer support related to the program, and work with youth and families in a community setting. Key responsibilities:Development and implementation of HIPPY programManage the HIPPY program in accordance with the terms specified in the contract.Lead the training of new and current home visitors as well as providing a significant portion of the training. Maintain client records in the agency’s computerized database system.Perform complex office administrative support in areas such as meeting coordination, report preparation, staff communications, and correspondence. Plan and deliver parent group meetings that include the provision of an enrichment activity and may include role-playing the curriculum.Quality assurance of client records and monthly reports.Work in conjunction with the local HIPPY advisory committee.Participate in state, regional, and national HIPPY conferences and meetings.Prepare for initial, follow-up, or HIPPY Endorsement site visits by HIPPY US staff or National Model Specialists.Interface extensively with communities to learn and build resources for clients.Research and develop a broad spectrum of connections and resources to support youth and families. Research and develop connections and resources for health care needs, leisure activities, mentoring services, mental health services, religious services, cultural activities, and resources to areas identified by clients’ individual treatment teams.Establish effective partnerships with other human service and educational organizations in order to ensure optimal service delivery to participating families.Interface with staff, clients, and referral agents to serve the clients.Recruit and select eligible HIPPY children/families and home visiting staff.Ongoing supervision and training of home visitors, including the planning and delivery of ongoing staff development.Train staff in data entry and monitor data quality to ensure accurate reports.Provide training and observations of home visitor staff. Attend staffing's on clients.Communicate any areas of concern with supervisor and referral agents. Carry a small caseload of HIPPY families.Role qualifications:Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social services, or similar relevant experience. Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is an asset: education, program management, community mobilization, parent empowerment/family support, child/family advocacy, or staff development.Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect youth and families with these resources.Self-directed work style and ability to collaborate with the HIPPY team, agency administrators, and other personnel to support the mission and activities of Turning Point. Demonstrated ability to show initiative in managing job responsibilities, communicating job performance ideas and concerns to supervisor, and seeking resources to maintain and build areas of expertise. Demonstrated ability to serve as a representative of the agency, and thus converse professionally and knowledgeably with clients, their families, referral agents, community resource representatives, local care providers, employers and the public at large. Flexibility in work hours to accommodate program needs; may include evening and weekend hours. This position requires regular travel. Employees must maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable access to a personal vehicle for work-related duties.Strong training and leadership capabilities.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the needs and interests of families from under-served communities.Ability to forge strong partnerships and develop a spirit of teamwork.Demonstrated supervisory, administrative, and organizational skills.Professional relationships and representation:Represent the agency, in word and action, in a manner that conveys professionalism, consensus of department and treatment team, support the agency mission and treatment philosophies, and regard for agency policies and procedures. (PPPM-Section 1080 3.d.)Role model to clients in an appropriate demeanor, appearance, language, and communication. (PPPM-Section 1080 1.g.)Treat with respect the findings, views and actions of all colleagues, and use appropriate channels to express judgement on these matters. (PPPM-Section 1080 3.c.)Work within the bounds of professional protocol, in all manners of speaking. (PPPM-Section 1080 3.e.)Complete other duties as assigned Physical demands and work environment:Ability to use computerized client database systems for documentation and record keeping (visual). Ability to communicate with clients, families, referral agents and other professionals in person, by telephone and by email (verbal, visual, hearing).Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to transport clients (physical, visual). *Bilingual Compensation This position is eligible for a bilingual pay increase for candidates who demonstrate professional proficiency in English and a second language that is directly used in the performance of the role. Bilingual employees are expected to use both languages regularly to communicate with clients and internal teams. Eligibility for, and continuation of, bilingual pay is contingent upon verified language proficiency and the ongoing business need to use both languages in the position.