Bilingual Residential Children and Youth Enrichment Specialist- Shift 2

Houston Area Women's Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Houston Area Women's Center seeks a Bilingual Residential Children and Youth Enrichment Specialist to develop and coordinate after-school and summer activities for child survivors of domestic violence. You will implement safety skills, violence prevention, and empowerment activities on-site at the Flagship Campus, with occasional off-site travel.

The role requires a High School Diploma with experience or an Associate’s Degree in a related field, bilingual English/Spanish, and a valid Texas

Qualifications

• Must have or be pursuing relevant education credentials and experience with diverse school-age children.
• Strong planning and facilitation skills for after-school and summer programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bilingual communication (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement after-school and summer activities for children.
• Plan, coordinate and maintain activities including literacy, educational, cultural, holiday events and field trips.
• Teach personal development skills: safety, violence prevention, conflict management, multicultural awareness, teamwork, self-esteem, leadership, empowerment.
• Model non-violent discipline and conflict resolution for clients and their children.
• Develop contracts and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Provide services from a feminist perspective, empowering clients and setting boundaries.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation daily; analyze outcomes for program planning.
• Complete Parent/Child Orientation; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Task prioritization

Team player

Computer skills

Growth mindset

Education

Associate’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or similar social science

High School Diploma with 2 years experience in lieu of degree

Childhood Development Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the Bilingual Residential Children and Youth Enrichment Specialist at HAWC you will be developing, implementing, and coordinating enrichment activities and programs at the Flagship Campus for child survivors or witnesses of domestic violence.Your Schedule:Full TimeMonday - Friday from 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Flexibility to work one Saturday per monthWork Model: 100% onsiteLocal Travel:5%Our Total Rewards Package:At the Houston Area Women's Center, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.Hourly Compensation: $17.02Pay Schedule: Semi-monthlyMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability InsuranceTime Away From Work Program, including:Vacation Leave based on relevant professional experience (15–30 days annually for full-time employees; prorated for eligible part-time employees)Sick Leave (112 hours annually for full-time employees; prorated for eligible part-time employees)Eleven (11) Observed Agency Holidays. Holiday pay is provided to eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work on the observed holiday. If the observed holiday falls on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off, the employee is not eligible for holiday pay.401(k) Retirement Plan with a 125% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of annual earnings for eligible full-time employees after one year of serviceVacation 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.The Requirements We are Seeking:High School Diploma with an additional 2 years of experience in lieu of degreeORAssociate’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.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)Bilingual in both English and Spanish, able to read, speak, and write fluently in both languages.You have a valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record; reliable transportation; ability to travel to off-site locations utilizing personal transportation.Current First Aid- CPR requiredChildhood Development Certificate preferred.What you Deliver in this role:Develop and implement curriculum after-school and summer activities for children including, but not limited to safety skills, conflict resolution, violence prevention, and healthy coping skills.Plan, coordinate and maintain activities including, after-school and summer programming to include literacy, educational, cultural, holiday activities; events and field trips.Teach children (age-appropriate) personal development skills including, but not limited to, safety skills, violence prevention education, conflict management, multicultural awareness, team building, self-esteem, leadership, and empowerment.Model and teach non-violent discipline and conflict resolution skills to clients and their children.Develop contracts and maintain relationships with community partners as it relates enrichment services.Provide services to children and their parents from a feminist perspective, which includes empowerment, power differentials, gender issues and setting appropriate boundaries with clients.Maintain accurate records, statistics, and documentation of services on a daily basis.Assess outcomes data to evaluate and monitor changes to determine planning needs and make program recommendations to supervisor.Complete Parent/Child OrientationOther duties may be assigned.What Skills and Assets you bring, and more:Computer savvy, able to learn new applications and systems quicklyStrong data entry skillsExcellent attention to detailsDemonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential informationAbility to follow instructions and to adhere to policies and proceduresAbility to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlinesHas a growth mindset and is a good team playerStrong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.When you work here at HAWC you make an impact not just in the lives of the survivors and the people you help, but also make an impact in our own lives and our community. We learn and grow with a purpose where we strive to work for a common cause, which is to end domestic and sexual violence for ALL.