Children Program Coordinator-Samaritan Center, Vero Beach
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-siteVero Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate community events, trips, and celebrations for children and families by partnering with local businesses and churches. Develop monthly curricula for group times and provide age-appropriate social and educational activities that promote healthy, safe fun. Observe and document behavioral changes relative to group participation while modeling good sportsmanship and teamwork. Assist full-time staff with duties, monitor resident needs via charts and logs, and support parents with responsible parenting guidance. Distribute pre/post tests on self-esteem and behavior, then provide results to the Case Manager for statistics and grant reports. Document case notes in the Client Track database and attend weekly treatment team meetings and staff development programs. Oversee volunteers during Monday night meetings and coordinate tutoring resources.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
- 1-2 years previous experience working with children and adolescents in a structured environment
- Supports the social teaching of the Catholic Church
- Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility; non-judgmental attitude
- Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with supervisors, co-workers and clients with an understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences (i.e., Specific cultural and ethnic groups, religion, various socio-economic groups, and those living alternative lifestyles)
- Effective communication, organizational and domestic skills
- A commitment to empowering others to solve problems
- Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person
- A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change
- The ability to establish a respectful relationship with the persons served to help them gain skills and confidence
- Ability to understand the needs of the client and respond accordingly
- The ability to work as a team player and work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service provider or professionals
- Possess a valid Florida driver's license
- Ability to work irregular hours
- Excellent and professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls
- Computer literate; Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and internet usage
- Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
- Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 - 44 pounds
- Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e., typing)
- Frequent extended periods of sitting
- Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing
- Occasional ability to distinguish basic colors (i.e., graphics)
- Occasional time spent working closely with others
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