Trauma-Informed Child Activities Specialist (Residential)

Ywca-Northeast-Indiana-Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc is seeking a Child Activities Specialist to provide trauma-informed programming for children in residential programs for domestic violence, sexual violence, and addiction recovery. You will plan and facilitate activities, support parenting classes, and coordinate community outings to promote healing and healthy relationships.

Full-time, Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. with one weekend per month and on-call coverage; requires collaboration with Residential Services

Qualificações

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care when working with children, youth, and families impacted by Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Addiction Recovery.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating children’s activities, groups, recreational programming, and family-centered activities.
• Experience developing summer programming, school-break activities, seasonal programming, holiday events, field trips, and community outings.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate trauma-informed and age-appropriate activities for children and families in residential programs.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for healing and social-emotional development.
• Develop and maintain a schedule of children’s activities, groups, and family-centered programming.
• Plan and facilitate parenting classes and parent-child activities to strengthen parenting skills and family relationships.
• Coordinate with community partners, volunteers, and local organizations for educational and enrichment opportunities.
• Develop and coordinate summer programming, field trips, and special events.

Conhecimentos

Trauma-informed care

Program planning

Child development knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field

CPR/First Aid certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc is seeking a Child Activities Specialist to provide trauma-informed programming for children in residential programs for domestic violence, sexual violence, and addiction recovery. You will plan and facilitate activities, support parenting classes, and coordinate community outings to promote healing and healthy relationships.

Full-time, Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. with one weekend per month and on-call coverage; requires collaboration with Residential Services