Children, Youth, And Family Coordinator

Position Summary

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

• Preps and executes daily programming and special events with children, youth and families in conjunction with Children, Youth and Family Manager and other coordinator(s).
• Oversees the organization and maintenance of the Youth Center rooms.
• Develops relationships and collaborates with children, youth and families to better understand their needs; communicates these needs, along with possible solutions, to Youth Manager.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with supervisors and other relevant staff to ensure consistent program application and support of children and youth.
• Attends scheduled meetings, coming prepared with any relevant updates or information to ensure maximized meeting productivity.
• Performs other duties that have been identified and assigned through consultation with supervisor.

• Oversees and executes daily programs, including but not limited to programs that offer academic support, free time, Bible studies, weekly workshops, and special events; continuously seeks to improve and/or maximize the effectiveness of these program offerings.
• Maintains accurate records and statistics of programs with support of Children, Youth and Family Manager.
• Executes all necessary functions to prepare for programming—room arrangement, lesson plans, daily schedules, routines, and transitions—to assure their excellence and adherence to program policies.
• Meets regularly with children and youth to evaluate progress and goals, tracks and reports status updates to the Youth Manager.
• Identifies and prioritizes materials and equipment needed in courses, incentive store, and classrooms, and coordinates with Director or Manager in making purchases.
• Develops participants/youth spiritually by revealing God’s love for them and presenting them with the Gospel and discipleship.
• Encourages youth to develop spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, socially, behaviorally, and physically in a safe environment.

• Communicates with, supports, and manages Youth Center volunteers.
• Communicates with Children, Youth and Family Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to adjust online volunteer postings according to ongoing need.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Psychology, Education, or another relevant discipline, or year-for-year experience with youth and families may be substituted.
• Previous familiarity with trauma-informed care.
• Strong leadership skills with the 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 date.
• 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.

• 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

NOTE:

A limited amount of work-related travel may be required.

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.