Child and Youth Coordinator

Buckner International • Longview, TX

4d • 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 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to take CPR, First Aid and specialized activity training.

Responsibilities

• Discuss needs of children and youth with Family Coach and work to bring appropriate empowerment resources to meet those needs through networking with local agencies and engaging local church volunteers.
• Assist youth and children in accessing on-site programs and community services, recognizing and accommodating varied client capabilities.
• Develop and manage a system to coordinate on-site and off-site programs and aid communication among program sponsors/collaborators.
• Assist programs 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 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 of activities and volunteer projects.
• Coordinate the acquisition and distribution of in-kind donations, document donations, and write thank you notes.
• Drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate license and insurance, following all laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level