Job description

Company Description

Kids Free To Grow is the Child Abuse and Prevention Council for York and Cumberland County that focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect by empowering families and children throughout southern Maine. We provide a supportive environment which is invested in the growth and advancement of our employees.

Job Description

We are seeking an amazing individual to join our Kids Free to Grow team to positively impact the lives of Maine children and families!

As a Community Coordinator for Kids Free to Grow, you will serve as the community point person for child abuse and neglect prevention coordination for Cumberland County by bringing together community stakeholders and project partners to collaborate with Kids Free to Grow. You'll assist in the county’s implementation of the selected prevention plan, programs and strategies, build public awareness, and mobilize community support and buy-in. Additionally, you will attend events and do outreach when needed for a strong community collaboration.

• Responsibilities include overseeing program implementation, direct training and parenting program delivery, and developing specific programs to enhance the wellbeing of children and families.

We invest in our employees by offering the following:

• Full time schedule, 40 hours per week
• Competitive Pay up to $23.00 per hour
• Excellent Benefits with no waiting period

Qualifications

If you...

• Have a completed Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience working with parents and children,
• Possess a valid drivers license with good driving record and proof of auto insurance,
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Are knowledgeable of child abuse prevention,
• Have knowledge of evaluation approaches, strategies and techniques, evidence based primary prevention programs, and available community resources in order to provide resource referrals to families,
• Able to work occasional evenings when needed, in place of daytime hours with flexible scheduling

...then you are our ideal candidate!

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay up to $23.00 per hour
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with matched contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Flexible schedule
• A host of discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount for Verizon

Additionally, because of the importance of a work-life balance, our time off package includes generous paid days off in your first year which increases with longevity!

If you’d like to be part of our amazing KFTG team, submit your cover letter and resume today!

Location:
This position has an office located in South Portland, ME with community outreach throughout Cumberland County. Travel is required.