This is a professional, full time position requiring knowledge and experience in management, case management, child development and the delivery of human services.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Transitional Services Director, the Child and Family Services Coordinator plans and develops client services for children and families in the shelter program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Advocates on behalf of the Carpenter's children
• Performs intakes, orientations and needs assessments for children
• Ensures physical, educational, psychological and social needs are met
• Assists parents in finding adequate childcare
• Collaborates with local agencies to ensure all needs of the children are met to the best of our abilities
• Develops and enhance partnerships with local agencies, schools, businesses, recreational centers etc.
• Maintains appropriate records, statistics, grant reports and files (USDA, CSCG, Meyer, Freddie Mac etc.)
• Coordinates with the Volunteer Coordinator, and others to organize and implement an expanded children's educational and recreational program
• Coordinates and implements parent education on all levels
• Coordinates and implements children's groups (life skills, coping skills, Rainbow Days)
• Develops children's program policies and procedures
• Participates in strategic planning process
• Acts as part of the case management team
• Adheres to the Carpenter's Code of Ethics
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The ability to understand and address the unique issues facing homeless children and their parents. Energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, good communication skills and a genuine love for children.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform your job.

Please send resume to Director of Transitional Services, Mary Parker Lamm at MaryParkerLamm@carpentersshelter.org.