Children Program Coordinator-Samaritan Center

Catholic-Charities-Diocese-of-Palm-Beach,-Inc.; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. is seeking a program coordinator to organize community events and supervise activities for children and families. You will work with local businesses and churches to sponsor events, coordinate curricula, and document outcomes.

The role supports a team approach, requires a Florida driver’s license, and offers flexibility for irregular hours. Join a faith-based organization committed to service and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years experience working with children and adolescents in a structured environment.
• Supports the social teaching of the Catholic Church.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility; non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with supervisors, co-workers and clients with sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Effective communication, organizational and domestic skills.
• Commitment to empowering others to solve problems.
• Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Excellent and professional telephone manner, confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Computer literate; Word and Excel, email, and internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Researches and coordinates all aspects of community events for children and families.
• Coordinates a partnership with local businesses and churches to sponsor children's events, trips, and celebrations.
• Provides age appropriate social and educational activities.
• Promotes a baseline values system through educational materials.
• Enhances self-esteem through a positive reward system with specific target goals to achieve.
• Observes and documents changes in behaviors relative to participation in the group.
• Demonstrates good sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for each other.
• Promotes healthy and safe fun.
• Assists the full-time staff with duties as needed.
• Aware of residents' issues through reading charts/logs to better assist the children's needs.
• Assist parents with responsible parenting.
• Assist with agency meetings and training sessions as required.
• Participates on CQI team (Full time only) and weekly treatment team meetings.
• Develops a monthly curriculum for group times.
• Distributes pre/post tests on self-esteem, behavior, etc.
• Provides data to Case Manager for statistics and grant reports.
• Provides information to Development and Relationship Manager on budgeting and other needs.
• Documents case notes in agency database—Client Track.
• Oversees volunteers during Monday night meetings.
• Coordinates tutoring and academic resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Childcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Partnership building

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Internet usage

Job description

Reports to: Operations Manager

Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches and coordinates all aspects of community events for children and families.
• Coordinates a partnership with local businesses and churches to sponsor children's events, trips, and celebrations.
• Provides age appropriate social and educational activities.
• Promotes a baseline values system through educational materials.
• Enhances self-esteem through a positive reward system with specific target goals to achieve.
• Observes and documents any changes in behaviors relative to their participation in the group.
• Demonstrates, by role modeling, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for each other.
• Promotes healthy and safe fun.
• Assists the full-time staff with duties as needed.
• Aware of all residents' issues through reading charts, logs etc. to better assist the children's needs.
• Assist parents with the use of responsible parenting.
• Assist with other responsibilities or issues which may arise while on duty.
• Attends agency meetings/staff development programs as required.
• Attends training sessions as determined by needs outlined in annual evaluation.
• Participates on a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) team (Full time only required). Attend weekly treatment team meetings.
• Develops a monthly curriculum for group times.
• Distributes pre/post tests on self-esteem, behavior, etc.
• Provides Case Manager with results for statistics and grant reports.
• Provides information or data to Development and Relationship Manager on a need basis regarding budgeting and other relevant operational needs and relationships in the program.
• Document case notes in agency database-Client Track.
• Oversee the volunteers during the Monday night meeting,
• Coordinate tutoring and academic resources
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years previous experience working with children and adolescents in a structured environment.
• Supports the social teaching of the Catholic Church.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility; non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with supervisors, co-workers and clients with an understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences (i.e., Specific cultural and ethnic groups, religion, various socio-economic groups, and those living alternative lifestyles).
• Effective communication, organizational and domestic skills.
• A commitment to empowering others to solve problems.
• Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• The ability to establish a respectful relationship with the persons served to help them gain skills and confidence.
• Ability to understand the needs of the client and respond accordingly.
• The ability to work as a team player and work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service provider or professionals.
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Excellent and professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Computer literate; Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and internet usage.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds.
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 - 44 pounds.
• Frequent use both hands and fingers (i.e., typing).
• Frequent extended periods of sitting.
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing.
• Occasional ability to distinguish basic colors (i.e., graphics).
• Occasional time spent working closely with others.

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.