Children and Youth Specialist - Domestic Violence Shelter, Parrish

About the role

The Children and Youth Specialist at Safe Horizon's DV Shelter Program plays a crucial role in supporting survivors and their children. This position requires a deep understanding of trauma-informed care and a commitment to fostering a safe environment for healing.

Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.
• Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
• Plan and coordinate age-appropriate internal and external activities for residents and their children.
• Facilitate family, children and youth groups and workshops.
• Conduct orientation with newly admitted parents and children.
• Complete all developmental, educational, and identified assessments such as Survey of Well-Being of Young Children and AFC Educational Assessment.
• Provide psychoeducation to parents through individual and group sessions.
• Create a trauma-informed safe space for children to help with dysregulation, promote emotional safety, play, curiosity, and cultural inclusivity.
• Absorb shifts and all duties related to that shift.
• Serve as a Department of Education liaison and manage all DOE related processes and tasks.
• Manage donations (sorting, distribution) and completing requests from donors.
• Care for infant, toddlers, and school age children, which includes feeding, changing diapers, and developmentally appropriate engagement.
• Observe children's developmental milestones and trauma reactions and consult with SSW and parents.
• Document interactions and incidents (case notes, incident reports).
• Adhere to mandated reporter expectations.
• Inventory and assess childcare space supply needs (i.e. activities, crib supplies, diapers, snacks etc.).
• Coordinate with external partners for resources and assist with coordinating community opportunities (summer camp, summer school, summer youth program).
• Assist with children and youth concrete educational needs such as homework and school projects.

Requirements

• HS diploma/High School equivalent required, childcare certified preferred.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience caring for children in all age groups including infants.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child development and strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child development and strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Trauma-informed care.

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Company Life Insurance
• Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Employee Learning Center

Pay

$22.81 - $23.96 hourly

Schedule

Full-time, 35 hours per week (Overnight)

Technology Statement

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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