Children's Program Coordinator at Cahill Place Apartments

Center City Housing Corporation•Inver Grove Heights, MN

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About The Position

The Children’s Program Coordinator works closely with Case Managers to provide comprehensive services to parents and 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 and guardian groups addressing children’s needs, and refers families 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 role also develops positive relationships with community agencies and support systems, including the Public School District. In collaboration with the Site Director, the coordinator implements grant-funded activities and completes programming evaluations. This is a full-time position that requires some evening hours.

Requirements

A degree in early childhood education or equivalent is preferred.
At least one year of experience working with low-income and homeless children and families is preferred.
Experience supervising others is required.
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation are required.
Must pass and maintain Minnesota Background Study clearance.
Must be reliable, motivated, and a team player, and enjoy hands-on work with children.
Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
Experience working in a structured children’s setting.
Familiarity with children’s community resources and the ability to access new opportunities.
Computer competency, including 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 on individuals 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 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 the teenage years.
Facilitate groups for parents and guardians addressing children’s needs.
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.