Buckner International · 1 month ago
Child and Youth Coordinator
Buckner International is a faith-based social service organization that has been transforming lives since 1879. They are seeking a Child and Youth Coordinator to raise awareness for the Buckner Family Hope Center and inspire self-confidence, aspiration, and resilience in youth and children.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Discuss needs of children and youth with Family Coach. Based on needs identified by the families, work to bring appropriate empowerment resources to meet those needs through networking and bringing in local agencies that offer services needed and by engaging local church volunteers to meet identified needs of children and youth
Assist youth and children in accessing the programs offered on-site as well as other services and referrals identified in the community; recognize and accommodate the clients' varied levels of capability to understand and maneuver the expectations and eligibility requirements for the services
Develop and manage a system to coordinate on-site and off-site programs and to aid with communication among program sponsors/collaborators
Assist program to develop children and youth opportunities for leadership and development, including, but not limited to, assisting with program enrollments, assisting with obtaining school enrollment, and other services
Develop professional relationships with institutions and agencies that provide education, living skills training, and children development programs. Develop relationships with community and social service organizations to help guide community assessments, program development, and implementation of new programs
Assess needs and concerns of youth and children. Research models of programs with identified needs and concerns; research, prioritize and recruit local programs that address identified needs and concerns
Coordinate regular events at the FHC including, but not limited to, sports camps, youth leadership, children camps, Vacation Bible Schools and lead children empowerment events
Organize, implement and coordinate a comprehensive children and youth program in conjunction with area schools
Maintain a master calendar of all volunteer and campus activities for youth and children; distribute notices of activities and volunteer projects to applicable program staff
Coordinate the acquisition and distribution of in-kind donations including, but not limited to, tickets to special events and items to offset budgeted expenses. Document all in-kind donations following established procedures; write personal thank you notes when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
Minimum two years prior related experience required
Minimum one-year prior related experience providing community based services, youth and children programs
Requires willingness to take CPR, First Aid and specialized activity training
Requires proficient knowledge of and/or work experience using youth and children community resources. Awareness of community resources, including social service and health providers required
Requires proficient working knowledge and understanding of the applicable regulatory standards and requirements governing programs and services
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.