Children Program Coordinator-Samaritan Center-Vero Beach

About the role

Reports to: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Researches and coordinates all aspects of community events for children and families.
• Coordinates a partnership with local businesses and churches to sponsor children's events, trips, and celebrations.
• Provides age appropriate social and educational activities.
• Promotes a baseline values system through educational materials.
• Enhances self-esteem through a positive reward system with specific target goals to achieve.
• Observes and documents any changes in behaviors relative to their participation in the group.
• Demonstrates, by role modeling, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for each other.
• Promotes healthy and safe fun.
• Assists the full-time staff with duties as needed.
• Becomes aware of all residents' issues through reading charts, logs, etc. to better assist the children's needs.
• Assists parents with the use of responsible parenting.
• Assists with other responsibilities or issues which may arise while on duty.
• Attends agency meetings/staff development programs as required.
• Attends training sessions as determined by needs outlined in annual evaluation.
• Participates on a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) team (Full time only required).
• Attends weekly treatment team meetings.
• Develops a monthly curriculum for group times.
• Distributes pre/post tests on self-esteem, behavior, etc.
• Provides Case Manager with results for statistics and grant reports.
• Provides information or data to Development and Relationship Manager on a need basis regarding budgeting and other relevant operational needs and relationships in the program.
• Documents case notes in agency database—Client Track.
• Oversees the volunteers during the Monday night meeting.
• Coordinates tutoring and academic resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years previous experience working with children and adolescents in a structured environment.
• Supports the social teaching of the Catholic Church.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility; non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with supervisors, co-workers and clients with an understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences (i.e., specific cultural and ethnic groups, religion, various socio-economic groups, and those living alternative lifestyles).
• Effective communication, organizational and domestic skills.
• A commitment to empowering others to solve problems.
• Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with the persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and respond accordingly.
• The ability to work as a team player and work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service provider or professionals.
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Excellent and professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Computer literate; Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and internet usage.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds.
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15–44 pounds.
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e., typing).
• Frequent extended periods of sitting.
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing.
• Occasional ability to distinguish basic colors (i.e., graphics).
• Occasional time spent working closely with others.