Parent Coach Job at Santa Maria Hostel, Houston, TX

  • Santa Maria Hostel
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Parent Coach

Under limited supervision, the Parent Coach provides community-based outreach, screening and other intervention services to pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance use disorders. This position requires extensive travel across the greater Houston area and surrounding counties, including occasional evening and weekend hours based on client needs. Tobacco-free workplace

Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provides community-based outreach, screening and other intervention services for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders or who are at risk of developing substance use disorders.
  • Provides services, referrals and case management activities based on assessments, to pregnant and postpartum females qualifying for services.
  • Leads social parenting activities and parenting groups.
  • Documents specified activities and services in the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS).
  • Participates in scheduled training and meetings.
  • Participates in program data collection and submission as needed, to meet project goals.
  • Provides tracking data for sustainability.
  • Maintains records and completes appropriate documentation.

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field of study, Master’s degree highly preferred. LCDC or Qualified Credentialed Counselor also considered. Completion of required training upon hire: Clinical aspects of pregnant/postpartum care, including communicable diseases associated with substance use/abuse; trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing techniques, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).

Current licensure from a respective licensing board (BHEC, DSHS, etc.) and/or appropriately supervised associate. Engagement in clinical supervision available upon hire. Active licensure as a Licensed Chemical and Drug Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/LMFT-A). Requires current CPR and First Aid certifications. If driving on SMH business, must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide proof of current insurance.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Tags

Local area, Afternoon shift

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