CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY COORDINATOR

Denver Rescue Mission • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Children, Youth and Family Coordinator is responsible for Denver Rescue Mission Youth Center site management and program facilitation for the transitional housing program’s youth and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Psychology, Education, or another relevant discipline, or year-for-year experience with youth and families may be substituted.
• Previous familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to model good Christian character.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Active Driver’s License as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required to cover client facilities.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.

Responsibilities

• Preps and executes daily programming and special events with children, youth and families in conjunction with Children, Youth and Family Manager and other coordinator(s).
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of the Youth Center rooms.
• Develops relationships and collaborates with children, youth and families to better understand their needs; communicates these needs, along with possible solutions, to Youth Manager.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with supervisors and other relevant staff to ensure consistent program application and support of children and youth.
• Attends scheduled meetings, coming prepared with any relevant updates or information to ensure maximized meeting productivity.
• Performs other duties that have been identified and assigned through consultation with supervisor.
• Oversees and executes daily programs, including but not limited to programs that offer academic support, free time, Bible studies, weekly workshops, and special events; continuously seeks to improve and/or maximize the effectiveness of these program offerings.
• Maintains accurate records and statistics of programs with support of Children, Youth and Family Manager.
• Executes all necessary functions to prepare for programming—room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions—to assure their excellence and adherence to program policies.
• Meets regularly with children and youth to evaluate progress and goals, tracks and reports status updates to the Youth Manager.
• Identifies and prioritizes materials and equipment needed in courses, incentive store, and classrooms, and coordinates with Director or Manager in making purchases.
• Develops participants/youth spiritually by revealing God’s love for them and presenting them with the Gospel and discipleship.
• Encourages youth to develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, socially, behaviorally, and physically in a safe environment.
• Communicates with, supports, and manages Youth Center volunteers.
• Communicates with Children, Youth and Family Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to adjust online volunteer postings according to ongoing need.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

What This Job Offers

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