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Experience/

Education:

Masters degree or Bachelors degree in early childhood development, elementary education, social work, or psychology from an accredited university. Prior experience in working with children, especially vulnerable populations. Supervisory experience, particularly with interns and volunteers. Ability to coordinate large and small group activities for children. Experience in providing parenting education.

Language: Bilingual (English and Spanish) is required to communicate with clients and staff.

** Must have the a

bility to speak and write in Spanish required.

Driver's License: Standard Class C

Texas drivers license is required to complete assigned job tasks.

Requirements:

• Must have own transportation and current insurance

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``` - Knowledge of child development, parenting skills, and dynamics of family relationships. - Knowledge of local childrens services. - Working knowledge of Texas law pertaining to family violence, as well as the justice system response to domestic violence. - Highly developed interpersonal skills. - Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. - Deliver presentations before public groups. - Knowledge of working with volunteers, developing and organizing systems and people. - Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals in the community. - Proficiency in basic computer applications. - Excellent follow-through and proven skills. - Should be creative, articulate, and diplomatic. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. - Strong self-starter who feels comfortable taking the initiative in problem-solving in order to meet the needs of clients. - Willingness to work flexible and irregular hours during peak periods.

Duties:

Children's Program Coordinator include developing and implementing an effective childrens program for CASFV Emergency Shelter and Family Resource Center clients. Position will also act as a Center Against Sexual and Family Violence representative during public events. Perform other duties as assigned. Evening and weekend work may be necessary.

• Supervise the Child Advocates and Child Development Specialists including monitoring progress, managing scheduling, and providing ongoing guidance and training to staff.

• Oversees and supports in the coordination, planning, and implementation of activities for resident children to include field trips, special events, educational activities, arts and crafts, and cultural enrichment activities with Advocates and Child Development Specialists.

• Conduct a comprehensive written assessment and service plan with resident children and their parents at the shelter within 72 hours of their entrance into the facility and at time of intake with non-residential clients.

• Advocate for children and their parents within the various community systems (e.g. medical, social, educational, criminal justice, etc.)

• Serve a liaison for children between schools and community agencies, when necessary.

• Facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of childrens program for children residing in the shelter and for children whose parent(s) are clients of the Family Resource Center.

• Oversees and supports in the development, planning, and implementation of parenting classes and age appropriate support groups and safety planning for school age children.

• Learn and follow Centers HHSC and TDPRS guidelines and policies in reference to the childrens program and government protocols for handling mandatory reporting of child abuse/neglect cases.

• Ensure support and follow up with children and their parents regularly.

• Provide hospital accompaniment to support sexual assault survivors during sexual assault examinations, on a monthly on-call and rotation basis for 4 shifts per month, of which two are evening or weekend.

• Rotate 24-hour supervision of th Shelter (through established on-call system) with other designated supervisors.

• Supervise volunteers and/or interns which may be assigned to childrens program. Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator to assure volunteer/intern tasks are assigned appropriately, orientation provided, and evaluation process completed.

• Facilitate conflict resolution between clients and/or staff.

• Keep current records and statistics on activities, case notes, and maintenance of child files, including inputting data into data system.

• Participate in case staffings as needed.

• Participate in development and ongoing evaluation of the childrens programs.

• Maintain meaningful involvement between clients and agency staff.

• Provide professional development to CASFV staff related to the childrens program.

• Plan and coordinate other special activities, such as camp programs, spring, summer and fall, and other activities.

• Complete training and continuing education requirements in areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related fields. Submit documentation reflecting all training attended to administration for personnel file.

• • Increase the Centers visibility in the community by attending assigned meetings and participating on behalf of the agency.
  • Make community presentations on an on-call basis.
  • Represent the agency positively at all times.
  • Respect clients at all times.
  • Other duties as required.

• This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job. Incumbent may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work. It is understood that during peak/critical times, staff may be asked to perform other duties not specifically outlined in their job description.

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed