CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY COORDINATOR

Description

                                                                             DENVER RESCUE MISSION 

                                                                                   Job Announcement

Position Title: Children, Youth and Family Coordinator

Reports to: Children, Youth and Family Manager

Job Classification: Full-time; Non-exempt

Salary Range: $21.88 - $27.31 per hour

About Us:

Denver Rescue Mission has been serving the most vulnerable in our community for over 130 years. Our history is rooted in a love of Christ and a commitment to share that love with others. At multiple locations throughout our community, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.

The Opportunity: 

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

General responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• The preparation and execution of daily programming and special events with children, youth and families in conjunction with Children, Youth and Family Manager and other coordinator(s). 
• Oversee the organization and maintenance of the Youth Center rooms.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with children, youth and families to better understand their needs; communicate these needs, along with possible solutions, to the “Youth Manager”.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with supervisors and other relevant staff to ensure consistent program application and support of children and youth.
• Attend scheduled meetings, being prepared with any relevant updates or information to ensure maximized meeting productivity.
• Perform other duties that have been identified and assigned through consultation with supervisor.  

Program Execution and Coordination: 

• Oversee and execute daily programs, including but not limited to programs that offer academic support, free time, Bible studies, weekly workshops, and special events; continuously seek to improve and/or maximize the effectiveness of these program offerings.
• Maintain accurate records and statistics of programs with support of Children, Youth and Family Manager. 
• Execute all necessary functions to prepare for programming to include: room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions as to assure their excellence and adherence to program policies. 
• Meet regularly with children and youth to evaluate progress and goals, track and report status updates to Youth Manager.  
• Identify and prioritize materials and equipment needed in courses, incentive store, and classrooms, and coordinate with Director or Manager in making purchases.  
• Develop participants/youth spiritually by revealing God’s love for them and presenting them with the Gospel and discipleship.
• Encourage youth to develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, socially, behaviorally, and physically in a safe environment.

Staff / Volunteer Supervision:

• Communicate with, support, and manage Youth Center volunteers.  
• Communicate with Children, Youth and Family Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to adjust online volunteer postings according to ongoing need.

Requirements

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, education, or another relevant discipline, or equal work-related experience with youth and families may be substituted.
• Previous familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Willingness to learn and work with a population that has struggled with addictions and homelessness.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to model good Christian character.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.  

Benefits and Perks:

• 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.
• Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide  

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.   

Salary : $22 - $27