Children Program Coordinator-Samaritan Center

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc.; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Inc. seeks a qualified candidate to support community events for children and families. The role involves coordinating partnerships with local businesses and churches, and delivering age-appropriate social and educational activities within a structured environment.

The position supports staff, helps with program development, and ensures safety and adherence to Catholic social teaching. Flexible hours and collaboration with providers are expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility; non-judgmental attitude.
• Ability to forge mutually respectful partnerships with diverse groups.
• Computer literacy; Word and Excel, email, and internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Researches and coordinates all aspects of community events for children and families.
• Coordinates partnerships with local businesses and churches to sponsor events.
• 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 goals.
• Observes and documents behavior changes related to group participation.
• Demonstrates good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Promotes healthy and safe fun.
• Assists full-time staff with duties as needed.
• Reads charts/logs to understand residents' needs and assist parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible attitude

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.