Residential Children and Youth Enrichment Specialist- Shift

Position Details

Residential Children & Youth Enrichment Specialist

Location:

HOUSTON, TX 77054

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Monday - Friday 11 a.m.

-8 p.m.

Work Model: 100% onsite

Local Travel: 5%

Hourly Compensation: $17.02

Pay

Schedule:

Semi‑monthly

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Time Away From Work Program:

• Vacation Leave 15–30 days annually for full‑time employees; prorated for part‑time employees
• Sick Leave 112 hours annually for full‑time employees; prorated for part‑time employees
• Eleven (11) Paid Agency Holidays for eligible employees scheduled on the observed holiday
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 125% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of annual earnings after one year of service

Vacation and sick leave eligibility, accruals, usage, rollover limits, holiday eligibility, and all benefit programs are administered in accordance with HAWC policies and applicable plan documents.

• High School Diploma with an additional 2 years of experience in lieu of degree OR Associate’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or similar social science.
• A minimum of one year of experience creating and facilitating lesson plans to school‑age children from diverse backgrounds.
• Professional English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Current First Aid – CPR required.
• Childhood Development Certificate preferred.
• Texas driver’s license with a good driving record; reliable transportation; ability to travel to off‑site locations using personal transportation; ability to drive a large passenger van.

• Develop and implement social‑emotional learning curricula, after‑school programs, and summer activities for children, focusing on safety skills, conflict resolution, violence prevention, and healthy coping strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee a variety of after‑school and summer programming, including literacy initiatives, educational and cultural activities, holiday events, and field trips.
• Facilitate age‑appropriate personal development workshops for children covering safety, violence prevention, conflict management, multicultural awareness, team building, self‑esteem, leadership, and empowerment.
• Model and teach non‑violent discipline techniques and conflict resolution strategies to clients and their children.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations to provide enrichment services and support programming.
• Deliver services to children and parents through a feminist perspective, emphasizing empowerment, addressing power dynamics and gender issues, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Accurately document and maintain daily records and statistics related to services provided.
• Analyze outcome data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify needs, and recommend improvements to supervisor.
• Conduct Parent/Child Orientation sessions to introduce families to program expectations and services.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Computer savvy, able to learn new applications and systems quickly.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential information.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlines.
• Skills in crisis intervention and conflict resolution with children and families.
• Growth mindset and a good team player.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.