Child First Care Coordinator

United Community Corporation

Child First Care Coordinator delivering home-based support services for high-risk children and their families. Collaboration with mental health and developmental clinicians to enhance family well-being.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeNorwich • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client engagement and support, particularly in parenting and child development, while maintaining accurate case records and collaborating with community partners. Proficient in communication and critical thinking to effectively assist families and children in need.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Client EngagementChild DevelopmentCase Record ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration with Community Partners

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Hard Skills

Child DevelopmentBasic Life SkillsSafety PlanningAdvocacyExperience with Families and ChildrenEHR ExperienceCPR/First Aid Certification Eligibility

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-AwarenessCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteTechnological Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Child FirstCommunity PresenceSupportive PlayTreatment SupportDCF Region 3

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides outreach and engagement to clients upon referral to the program
Provides weekly face-to-face direct service hours to clients including support, advocacy, and assistance with the development of positive parenting, safety planning, basic life skills, and parenting a child with special needs
Works collaboratively with the Child First Clinician in a team approach
Engages actively in all aspects of the Child First learning collaborative including in-person or live remote training, distance learning curriculum, and specialty training
Collaborates with relevant providers and community partners to support treatment and strengthen the program’s community presence
Maintains up-to-date case records on each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations, and termination summaries, as well as timely data entry to meet funder requirements
Engages children & caregivers in supportive play to further goals around increasing development and improving the relationship; engage identified client and/or other children in the home in supportive play to ensure privacy for sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates in child development, psychology, nursing, or human services
One year of experience with families and children
A combination of education and experience may be considered
A valid driver’s license and state mandated levels of auto liability insurance
Eligibility for CPR/First Aid Certification
Access to transportation for travel to New London, Windham, and Middlesex counties (DCF Region 3)
Ability to work two late nights per week and possibly weekends
Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and ability to learn new technological platforms
Experience with EHR preferred
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Self-awareness and critical thinking skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Hybrid eligible
Competitive salaries
Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility