Bilingual Youth & Family Programs Coordinator

Buckner International; Lake Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Children and Family Services in Dallas, TX seeks a Child and Youth Coordinator for the Family Hope Center Program. You will engage families, coordinate on-site and community services, and empower youth through leadership activities and partnerships with local agencies.

You’ll develop programs, enroll youth, build professional relationships with schools and community organizations, and ensure accessibility and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum two years prior related experience is required.
• Minimum one-year prior related experience providing community-based services, youth and children programs.
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English and Spanish professionally.
• CPR, First Aid and specialized activity training is required.
• Proficient knowledge of and/or work experience using youth and children community resources.

Responsibilities

• Discuss needs of children and youth with Family Coach and connect empowerment resources via local agencies and volunteers.
• Assist youth and children in accessing on-site and external programs; adapt to varied levels of comprehension and eligibility requirements.
• Develop and manage a system coordinating on-site and off-site programs and ensure effective communication among sponsors and collaborators.
• Assist with program enrollment, school enrollment, and other services to develop leadership opportunities for children and youth.
• Develop relationships with institutions providing education and living skills programs; coordinate community assessments and new programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Buckner Children and Family Services in Dallas, TX seeks a Child and Youth Coordinator for the Family Hope Center Program. You will engage families, coordinate on-site and community services, and empower youth through leadership activities and partnerships with local agencies.

You’ll develop programs, enroll youth, build professional relationships with schools and community organizations, and ensure accessibility and safety.