Family Social Wellness Coordinator

About the Role

The Family Social Wellness Coordinator is a valuable member of a team of Family Wellness Coordinators, partnering with Zero Suicide of Pinellas County. This role plays a crucial part in promoting and enhancing the social well-being of youth and their families, as well as supporting suicide prevention awareness outreach, resources, and activities. The team collaborates on developing and implementing events, initiatives, and activities that foster positive family relationships, communication, and community engagement. This position focuses on empowering families to build strong social networks and improve overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development:
• Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and implement family-focused events and initiatives that promote social wellness.
• This may include family bonding activities, support groups, workshops, and community engagement events.
• Family Support and Guidance:
• Provide support, guidance, and resources to families to enhance social connections, improve family dynamics, and address challenges.
• Offer strategies and tools for effective communication, active listening, and problem-solving within the family unit.
• Youth Support and Guidance:
• Develop and implement youth activities and experiences that support healthy social connections, healthy physical activities, and expressive activities (e.g., art, dance, music).
• Community Collaboration:
• Collaborate with community organizations, local agencies, and stakeholders to identify partnership opportunities and community engagement.
• Jointly develop programs, events, and initiatives that promote family social wellness.
• Outreach and Networking:
• Engage with families, community members, and organizations to raise awareness about family social wellness.
• Facilitate networking opportunities for families to connect and access community resources.
• Workshops and Training:
• Plan and deliver workshops, training sessions, and educational programs for youth and families on topics related to family social wellness, including building healthy relationships, effective communication, and stress management.
• Evaluation:
• Collect feedback from participants.
• Measure outcomes and make joint recommendations for improvement based on evaluation results.
• Collaboration with Service Providers:
• Collaborate closely with other service providers (e.g., counselors, therapists, social workers).
• Ensure a holistic approach to family social wellness through appropriate referrals and service coordination.
• Stay Updated:
• Stay informed about the latest research, best practices, and trends in family social wellness.
• Continuously update knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based support.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with community resources, support services, and networks available to families in Pinellas County.
• Comfortable and willing to discuss suicide prevention awareness topics in group settings, community events, and individually.
• Must be able to assist families struggling with multiple stressors and child welfare issues.
• Continued Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.
• Continued Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, Valid Insurance, Valid Registration, and Personal Motor Vehicle for daily use.
• Clear Criminal Background Check and continued throughout employment (in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, education, communication, social work, family studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good event planning and implementation skills with attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Empathy, patience, and the ability to work with diverse populations and address sensitive issues.

Working Conditions

• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet minimum levels of personal automobile liability insurance.
• Requires both indoor and outdoor work with outreach to off-site locations.
• Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months.
• Schedule may be irregular and will include evenings and weekends.
• Work is primarily off-site in community locations.
• Suncoast Center, Inc is a drug-free workplace and follows all federal laws regarding marijuana use.
• Suncoast Center, Inc is a tobacco/smoke-free environment.
• All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse (under House Bill 531).