Playroom Coordinator- The Children's Center at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all operations of the Playroom such as: ensuring that any cards/games signed out of the playroom are returned before closing, ensuring that playroom is neat and clean, ensuring that scissors are accounted for at all times and maintain a safe environment for families.
• Design appropriate programming and activities for mothers and children of varying ages - such as holiday-specific crafts the moms and children can do together, keeping in mind that a two year old might do a drawing and a ten year old might use glue and glitter.
• Interview, train and supervise inmate staff and volunteers as needed.
• Manage and order supplies.
• Ensure that program resources and budget are efficiently used; work within budget parameters for supplies, equipment and events.
• Chaperone unaccompanied children to and from the hospitality center as well as Chaperone unaccompanied children to the FRP trailer site, when necessary.
• Maintain and submit accurate, thorough and timely data, including attendance numbers and Birthday Nook numbers on a monthly and a quarterly basis to the Program Director.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager as needed to coordinate upcoming visits and other Children Center staff as needed and requested by Program Director.
• Liaise with the Parenting Education supervisor to coordinate parenting education opportunities for women participating in visitation programs.
• Comply with all prison procedures, processes and requirements, including all security regulations and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION

• Experience working with children.
• Experience working in a prison setting preferred.
• The ability to work cooperatively with DOCCS and staff.

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexibility to work the following 28-hours/week schedule. These hours are subject to change based on business needs
Wednesday: 10:00am- 3:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday: 8:45am- 3:30pm
Sunday: 8:45am - 3:00pm
Will be expected to work the following holiday schedule: Labor Day, Memorial Day, Columbus-Day and Martin Luther King Day
Punctuality is essential and expected, especially on program visit days.

Requirement

We are an organization that is choosing to require our employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Benefits

This role requires the successful completion of a background check to be conducted by the Department of Corrections & Community Supervision in accordance with their protocols and procedures. Please note that Hourchildren does not provide sponsorship for employment visas at this time

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.