Family and Children First Council Coordinator

“People we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We want to empower the potential of every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong."

Ideal candidates for Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services:

• Have a passion for improving others’ lives, demonstrated through superior customer service.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and an appreciation for the work behind providing social services to the community.
• Value a purpose-driven culture, supportive team members, and organizational commitment to growth and innovation.

Benefits at Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services: 

• 36.25-hour work week, full-time role. Hourly position paid bi-weekly.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid work-from-home options.
• One week of paid vacation and 15 sick days immediately allocated upon hire. 3 personal days provided per year, prorated with employee start date. Starting vacation accrual of 3 weeks per year. Sick time accrued at 15 days per year after first year of employment with an unlimited accrual.
• Starting salary range, determined by formula accounting for years of experience: $55,130.00 (base rate) to $68,920.00 (10 years of experience performing this same job or job with primarily the same duties.)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Plan, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, and more!
• Ohio Public Employee’s Retirement System which includes a 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution.

Family and Children First Council Coordinator

As the Family and Children First Council (FCFC) Coordinator, you’ll work closely with large county agencies, childcare providers, healthcare organizations, and community partners such as local hospitals. You will provide daily coordination for families seeking multi-system support for their children’s complex needs. Your responsibilities include planning outreach and networking strategies to engage the public and stakeholders, scheduling and attending FCFC meetings, monitoring and communicating progress toward the FCFC Shared Plan, and overseeing the county’s wraparound services implementation. You’ll also monitor funding invoices, attend financial meetings, and mobilize community partners to ensure their active involvement. While most of your work will be remote, you’ll have on-site visits and consultations, supported by an agency-issued laptop and cell phone.

Job Duties (Summary):

• Streamline and coordinate existing government and community services to build community capacity and support families seeking multi-system support for their children’s complex needs
• Facilitate the development and implementation of the FCFC Shared Plan including monitoring, evaluating, and communicating progress on child well-being initiatives
• Ensure successful implementation of community wraparound initiatives
• Provide financial oversight in collaboration with the fiscal agent by managing the FCFC budget and monitoring funding mechanisms like HOPE and Multi-System-Youth funds
• Schedule meetings for the full council and Executive Committee, ensuring timely communication and participation
• Build relationships with state agencies, local boards, mental health providers, and hospitals to address gaps in services
• Facilitate the implementation of cross-systems initiatives, working with volunteers and executive leadership to build community capacity
• Serve on committees that support the agency’s mission and community-based initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, public or health administration, social/human services, or related field
• Two years of demonstrably related experience
• Must be able to pass criminal background checks and various abuser registry checks

Work Location:

Hybrid – remote and at HCDDS Support Center: 1520 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.  

Deadline to Apply: 

November 5th, 2024, at midnight Eastern time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.