About the Job:

The Youth Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating youth programming at Operation HOPE-North County. In coordination with child development interns and related staff, the Youth Coordinator creates programs and activities with focused themes which promote physical, social, emotional and educational growth. This position assists the Director of Programs in data collection and coordination with partnering agencies and programs to promote support for children at Operation HOPE-North County.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects the essential duties for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The regular work schedule will primarily be Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with slight variations as needed based on program needs.

Pay Rate: $20 an hour

Assess the needs and concerns of individual shelter children to promote opportunities for safe enjoyment, enrichment, and growth.

• Maintain records and benchmarks to track the progress of children through the program.
• Communicate concerns, observations, or children’s behaviors to appropriate shelter staff.
• Apply trauma-informed practices and strategies in working with children and their families.
• Coordinate the development of a wide variety of materials in various formats for youth activities and events.
• Research educational resources and creative activities to promote implementation of emerging best practices.
• Develop, use, and update resources, activities, and programs specific to varying age groups.
• Maintain inventory of commonly used supplies for activities and communicate replacement or other needs to the appropriate staff member.
• Collaborate with site staff in helping manage children’s participation consistent with family case management plan.
• Participate with staff in planning and coordinating wider activities and/or events which include shelter families as well as children.
• Supervise, motivate, train, and monitor performance of youth activity volunteers.
• Promote Operation HOPE-North County by demonstrating courtesy, appreciation, and positive interactions with volunteers and community.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers to create donor-based opportunities and identify additional ways of partnering to meet existing youth program needs.
• Follow all Operation HOPE-North County policies, procedures, and protocols consistently.
• Set and maintain appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and HIPAA protocols with children, volunteers, and clients.
• Adhere to standards set forth in Employee Code of Contact regarding ethical behavior, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of Operation HOPE-North County
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Possess or be working toward a degree emphasizing child development, education, or a social service area.
• Experience in nonprofit programming and serving disproportionately impacted communities.
• Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, data entry, email, and the internet.
• CPR-First Aid certification (adult/child/infant)
• Able to provide own transportation to and from shelter.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Onsite position-Indoor office and shelter setting
• Frequent use of office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Virtual and in-person meeting experiences
• Moderate noise levels and client/employee activity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to sit up/move around with kids 2-4 hours per day with intermittent walking, standing, bending, squatting, and climbing.
• Occasionally, you may be required to lift items up to 10 pounds to a height of up to 7 feet.
• Occasionally may be required to carry items up to 10 pounds for distances up to 50 feet.