Onsite Bilingual Youth Enrichment Specialist

Houston-Area-Women; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 57,859,000; 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

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