Children's Program Coordinator at Cahill Place Apartments
About The Position
The Children’s Program Coordinator works closely with Case Managers to provide comprehensive services to parents or guardians and their children living in permanent supportive housing. The Coordinator provides on-site programming for children from birth through the teenage years, facilitates parent or guardian groups addressing children’s needs, and makes referrals to community services. As part of the service team, the Coordinator partners with Case Managers to provide whole-family supportive services and provides supervision and direction to children’s program staff. The position develops positive relationships with community agencies and support systems, including the Public School District. The Coordinator also works with the Site Director to implement grant-funded activities and complete program evaluations.
Requirements
- Degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience working with low-income and homeless children and families.
- Experience supervising others.
- Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
- Pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance.
- Reliability, motivation, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Enjoy working hands-on with children and have experience in a structured children’s setting.
- Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
- Familiarity with children’s community resources and ability to access new opportunities.
- Competency using computer programs such as Microsoft Word and ability to learn and use new systems.
- Ability to work some evening hours.
- Ability to read, analyze, and complete government-agency documentation, and communicate through speaking, listening, and writing with residents and outside agencies.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, and maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of trauma’s effects and its impact on successful residency, including understanding homeless populations.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse residents, applicants, and coworkers.
- Regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality.
- Sensitivity and effectiveness when working with people from diverse backgrounds and people with special needs.
- Ability to safely navigate stairs, bend, squat, kneel, reach overhead, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site programming for children from birth through teenage years.
- Facilitate parent or guardian groups addressing the needs of children.
- Refer families to community services.
- Partner with Case Managers to provide whole-family supportive services.
- Provide supervision and direction to children’s program staff.
- Develop positive relationships with community agencies and support systems, including the Public School District.
- Work with the Site Director to implement grant-funded activities and complete programming evaluations.
- Complete documentation required by government agencies and communicate with residents and outside agencies.
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation time
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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