CHILDCARE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

City of Worcester; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Childcare Program Coordinator in the Division of Youth Opportunities to support the Worcester Cares 4 Kids Babysitting program. The role will supervise virtual programming, curriculum and staff development, and coordinate with families and community partners.

This position requires both in-office and remote hours, with occasional Saturdays. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree or related experience and be prepared to pass a CORI/SORI background check.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Pass a CORI/SORI background check.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a positive, supportive environment for youth during virtual trainings.
• Host virtual youth group sessions and discuss WC4K curriculum.
• Deliver curriculum content in virtual presentations.
• Oversee all aspects of the virtual babysitting program with staff.
• Coordinate with partners to enrich the virtual program.
• Liaise with participants, families, and community partners.
• Assist families in connecting with available resources.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance; remote and in-office hours.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Youth supervision

OST experience

Diversity engagement

Video conferencing

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

CHILDCARE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

DIVISION OF YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

CITY OF WORCESTER

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Childcare Program Coordinator for the Division of Youth Opportunities (DYO) within the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the direction of the DYO Program Coordinator, the Childcare Program Coordinator will work within the Youth Opportunities Office for the Worcester Cares 4 Kids (WC4K) Babysitting program to supervise the virtual WC4K programming, curriculum, and staff including professional development. Responsibilities will include communicating with families about virtual WC4K programming, schedule and oversee coordination and implementation of virtual programming. Additionally, the position will coordinate with the Youth Opportunities staff to support partnering community organizations to provide enrichment to the virtual program. This position will require both in office, occasional Saturdays, and remote hours.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Facilitate a positive and supportive environment to encourage youth engagement during all the virtual trainings
• Host virtual youth group and facilitate discussions around Worcester Cares 4 Kids Babysitting program curriculum
• Deliver existing curriculum content in virtual presentations
• Work with Assistant Site Coordinator to oversee, manage, and deliver all aspects of the virtual babysitting program
• Interact and liaison with participants, parents or guardians, community partners, and youth in achieving program objectives
• Provide assistance to families with connecting them with resources if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills including the ability to think clearly and logically
• Strong desire and ability to support and supervise youth participants
• Experience with program management of OST (out of school time) activities
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations, organizations, and interests
• ability to work collaboratively with community partners and families; to work with students with special educational or emotional needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; to be flexible, timely, and to multitask
• Ability to build relationships and networking skills with students, colleagues, and community members through video conferencing platforms
• Ability to work under minimal supervision; to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to work up to twenty (20) hours per week.
• Ability to work remotely and in-person
• Ability to pass a Cori/Sori background check
• Regular onsite attendance is required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in human services or other related field, OR:
• One (1) year of experience in a clerical or administrative role
• One (1) year of experience with staff or participant supervision
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and two (2) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of above requirement(s).
• Experience working with children and families from diverse multi-cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities
• Must pass a criminal background check (CORI & SORI)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of experience working with children and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities Two (2) years of experience with staff or participant supervision
• Two (2) years of experience in a clerical or administrative role
• Two (2) years of experience facilitating OST activities
• Experience working with Google Drive

SALARY: $18.00 hourly, part-time, temporary, non-benefitted.

The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Preference is given to Worcester residents.

Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, [e-mail] .