- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
- Plan and coordinate age-appropriate internal and external activities for residents and their children
- Facilitate family, children and youth groups and workshops
- Conduct orientation with newly admitted parents and children
- Complete all developmental, educational, and identified assessments such as Survey of Well-Being of Young Children and AFC Educational Assessment
- Provide psychoeducation to parents through individual and group sessions.
- Create a trauma-informed safe space for children to help with dysregulation, promote emotional safety, play, curiosity, and cultural inclusivity
- Assist with covering shifts and all duties related to that shift
- Serve as a Department of Education liaison and manage all DOE related processes and tasks
- Manage donations (sorting, distribution) and completing requests from donors
- Coordinate family services such as daycare, specialized therapy referrals, assessments
- Supervising children and youth while parents are receiving services or making appointments
- Care for infant, toddlers, and school age children, which includes feeding, changing diapers, and developmentally appropriate engagement
- Observe children's developmental milestones and trauma reactions and consult with SSW and parents
- Document interactions and incidents (case notes, incident reports)
- Adhere to mandated reporter expectations
- Attend staff meetings and trainings
- Inventory and assess childcare space supply needs (i.e. activities, crib supplies, diapers, snacks etc.)
- Coordinate with external partners for resources and assist with coordinating community opportunities (summer camp, summer school, summer youth program)
- Assist with children and youth concrete educational needs such as homework and school projects
- Other tasks as assigned
- HS diploma/High School equivalent required, childcare certified preferred
- 1-2 years relevant work experience caring for children in all age groups including infants.
- Knowledge of domestic violence and child abuse/neglect. Experience working with children and families, Knowledge of child development and strong interpersonal skills are necessary.
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Youth Specialist
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Youth Engagement Specialist
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Associate Youth Development Specialist
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Children and Youth Specialist - Staten Island, United States - Safe Horizon
Description
Children and Youth Specialist - PreludeSummary:
The Safe Horizon DV Shelter Program provides safe and confidential spaces for DV Survivors and their children. We are committed to providing these services with empathy, compassion, professionalism, non-judgement, and respect. Our spaces respect survivors' right to self-determination and focus on giving families and individuals the space, both emotional and physical, to heal from the victimization and trauma they have experienced.
Responsibilities:
The Children and Youth Specialist is responsible for the following tasks:
If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon's rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Technology Statement:
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.
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Hiring Pay Range: Hourly
Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center
Children and Youth Specialist professionals in Staten Island
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