Youth Coordinator

About the Job :

The Youth Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating youth programming at Operation HOPE-North coordination with child development interns and related staff the Youth Coordinator creates programs and activities with focused themes which promote physical social emotional and educational growth. This position assists the Director of Programs in data collection and coordination with partnering agencies and programs to promote support for children at Operation HOPE-North County.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following reflects the essential duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The regular work schedule will primarily be Monday through Friday from 5 : 00 p.m. to 9 : 00 p.m. with slight variations as needed based on program needs.

Pay Rate : $20 an hour

Assess the needs and concerns of individual shelter children to promote opportunities for safe enjoyment enrichment and growth.

• Maintain records and benchmarks to track the progress of children through the program.
• Communicate concerns observations or childrens behaviors to appropriate shelter staff.
• Apply trauma-informed practices and strategies in working with children and their families.
• Coordinate the development of a wide variety of materials in various formats for youth activities and events.
• Research educational resources and creative activities to promote implementation of emerging best practices.
• Develop use and update resources activities and programs specific to varying age groups.
• Maintain inventory of commonly used supplies for activities and communicate replacement or other needs to the appropriate staff member.
• Collaborate with site staff in helping manage childrens participation consistent with family case management plan.
• Participate with staff in planning and coordinating wider activities and / or events which include shelter families as well as children.
• Supervise motivate train and monitor performance of youth activity volunteers.
• Promote Operation HOPE-North County by demonstrating courtesy appreciation and positive interactions with volunteers and community.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers to create donor-based opportunities and identify additional ways of partnering to meet existing youth program needs.
• Follow all Operation HOPE-North County policies procedures and protocols consistently.
• Set and maintain appropriate boundaries confidentiality and HIPAA protocols with children volunteers and clients.
• Adhere to standards set forth in Employee Code of Contact regarding ethical behavior confidentiality and conflicts of interest
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission of Operation HOPE-North County
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Program Management,Classroom Management,Mediation Experience,Conflict Management,Case Management,Computer Literacy,Alternative dispute resolution,Grant Writing,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Volunteer Management,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1