Children’s Activities Program I (CAP) Coordinator

Catholic Charities•San Francisco, CA

1d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities St. Joseph’s Family Center is one of the emergency family housing facilities offering shelter to San Francisco families before transitioning into long-term or supportive housing. Through Catholic Charities St. Joseph’s Family Center program, families receive three to six months of emergency shelter, three meals daily, on-site case management, counseling, and crisis intervention. With assistance from staff, families are assessed and referred to relevant agencies. In addition, St. Joseph’s offers money management and job search support, parenting workshops, and activity programs geared to assist families in maintaining healthy relationships. The Children's Activities Program (CAP) Coordinator, in coordination with the CAP Assistant, provides children and family activities according to their needs on a daily basis, provides respite time for parents, and assists families in developing their parenting skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood development or related area of study, or significant experience in the field
3-4 years experience working in child development field
Experience with, and sensitivity to the needs of homeless families
Current certificate in first aid and CPR
Ability to provide supervision to volunteers
Experience working with community agencies and resources, including large urban school districts
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of networking concepts would be a plus.
Ability to drive staff car and 6 passenger van, valid Driver’s License and clean DMV record required.
Able to listen actively and communicate effectively with individuals and groups and be sensitive to the client population, organize own work, and follow-through independently
Goal oriented
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills; professional verbal and written communication
Must be able to read and write English
Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.
Fingerprints: Required
TB Screening – Negative Tuberculosis Test: Required
First Aid Certificate: Required
COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination: Required
Is responsible for accurate and timely data entry that aids Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) reporting and case record reviews.
Is responsible for accurate and timely submission of case records.
Serves on a quarterly case record review committee for Performance and Quality Improvement
Serves on department or program Performance and Quality Improvement PQI Committee responsible for monitoring goals and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read and write Spanish is highly desirable.
Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements for people working with children, including laws and procedures related to child abuse matters
Knowledge of child development and age appropriate children's activities

Responsibilities

Perform intake, assessment and evaluation of each child's needs
Coordinate case management needs of all children
Act as liaison and direct support person with SFUSD
In conjunction with outside specialists, develop and implement activity plans for children based on needs
Take the lead in planning and organizing major shelter events
Assist families in developing their parenting skills
Ensure the appropriate screening and assessment of interns and volunteers
Provide supervision and training for CAP interns, and volunteers under the supervision of the Program Manager
Coordinate with all appropriate St. Joseph's staff and outside providers regarding the needs of the children and their families
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions pertaining to the program and/or the larger organization
Maintain safe and clean activity areas
Maintain accurate, current client and program documentation
Provide accurate and timely written reports and record keeping data (Reports include but are not limited to time clock, Observation Reports, Shift Log, Incident Reports and Quarterly Reports.)
Plan and publish the Monthly CAP Calendar
Maintain and develop positive relationships with funders
Submit monthly grant request forms to funders and follow-up with forms documenting appropriate spending of program budget funds
Oversee program budget and maintain accurate records for auditing purposes
Delegate daily tasks to Assistant for team implementation of schedule
Schedule CAP staff and volunteers for special event activities