Child and Youth Coordinator

Buckner International•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckner Children and Family Services is seeking a Child and Youth Coordinator to join their Family Hope Center Program. This role is responsible for raising awareness for the Buckner Family Hope Center and inspiring greater self-confidence, aspiration, and resilience in youth and children. The goal is to help develop happy, thriving, and resilient children and youth who can contribute positively to society.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
Minimum two years prior related experience required.
Minimum one-year prior related experience providing community-based services, youth and children programs.
Proficient ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish professionally.
Willingness to take CPR, First Aid and specialized activity training.
Proficient knowledge of and/or work experience using youth and children community resources. Awareness of community resources, including social service and health providers required.
Proficient working knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory standards and requirements governing programs and services.
Ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
Ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

Discuss needs of children and youth with Family Coach and network with local agencies and church volunteers to bring appropriate resources to meet identified needs.
Assist youth and children in accessing on-site programs and community referrals, accommodating varied levels of capability.
Develop and manage a system to coordinate on-site and off-site programs and aid communication among sponsors/collaborators.
Assist the program in developing children and youth leadership and development opportunities, including program and school enrollments.
Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies providing education, living skills training, and children development programs.
Develop relationships with community and social service organizations to help guide community assessments, program development, and implementation of new programs.
Assess needs and concerns of youth and children, research program models, and recruit local programs to address identified needs.
Coordinate regular events at the FHC, including sports camps, youth leadership, children camps, and Vacation Bible Schools, and lead children empowerment events.
Organize, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive children and youth program in conjunction with area schools.
Maintain a master calendar of all volunteer and campus activities for youth and children and distribute notices.
Coordinate the acquisition and distribution of in-kind donations, document donations, and write thank you notes.