Youth and Family Coordinator (Part-Time)

Denver Rescue Mission•Denver, CO

70d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Youth and Family Coordinator manages the Denver Rescue Mission Youth Center site and facilitates programming for children and families in the transitional housing program. The position works with children ages 0–18 and collaborates with the Children, Youth and Family Manager and other CYF Coordinators to prepare and deliver daily programming. Evening work and occasional weekends are required. The coordinator organizes and maintains Youth Center rooms, builds relationships with children, youth and families, communicates their needs to the Youth Manager, and maintains effective communication with supervisors and relevant staff. Programs may include academic support, free time, Bible studies, weekly workshops and special events. The coordinator prepares rooms, lesson plans, schedules, routines and transitions; tracks program records and participant progress; and helps identify needed materials and equipment. The role also supports volunteers and encourages participants’ spiritual, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral and physical development in a safe environment. Denver Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based Christian organization. Candidates must agree with its Statement of Faith and align with its Christian mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education or another relevant discipline, or equivalent year-for-year experience working with youth and families.
Previous familiarity with trauma-informed care.
Experience working with children ages 0–18.
Strong leadership skills and 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.
Active driver’s license and ability to meet Denver Rescue Mission insurability standards; limited work-related travel may be required.
Must be a Christian who holds to the beliefs in the Statement of Faith, expressed through personal testimony and Christian conduct.
Must agree with Denver Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and align with its Christian mission.

Responsibilities

Prepare and carry out daily programming for children ages 0–18 in collaboration with the Children, Youth and Family Manager and other CYF Coordinators.
Oversee the organization and maintenance of Youth Center rooms.
Build relationships and collaborate with children, youth and families to understand their needs, and communicate those needs and possible solutions to the Youth Manager.
Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisors and relevant staff to support consistent program application.
Attend scheduled meetings prepared with relevant updates and information.
Perform other duties assigned in consultation with the supervisor.
Oversee and deliver daily programs, including academic support, free time, Bible studies, weekly workshops and special events.
Seek ways to improve and maximize the effectiveness of program offerings.
Maintain accurate program records and statistics with support from the Children, Youth and Family Manager.
Prepare for programming by arranging rooms and developing lesson plans, daily schedules, routines and transitions in accordance with program policies.
Meet regularly with children and youth to evaluate progress and goals, and track and report status updates to the Youth Manager.
Identify and prioritize materials and equipment needed for courses, the incentive store and classrooms, and coordinate purchases with the Director or Manager.
Support participants’ spiritual development by sharing God’s love, presenting the Gospel and supporting discipleship.
Encourage youth’s spiritual, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral and physical development in a safe environment.
Communicate with and support Youth Center volunteers.