Job Summary

 The primary role of the Child Wellness Coordinator (CWC) is to show the love of Christ and share the Gospel to children on a level that they can understand. The CWC will work in tandem with the Family Services Administrator to provide family support services for overall well-being. The CWC will conduct family intake procedures, provide basic needs assessments and referrals for children, connect residents with available services and provide developmentally appropriate activities. The CWC will design, develop, and implement educational programs for children and create environments conducive to a sense of security, hope and empowerment.

 Areas of Focus & Responsibilities

 Spiritual Accountability

·       Exhibit at all times a humble spirit and express the love of Jesus Christ to all team members, including staff, ministry residents as well as volunteers.

·       Demonstratively champion the key facets of the Mission’s enterprise vocation.

·       Exhibit integrity in all matters of ministerial and professional ethics.

·       Demonstrate authenticity and unwavering commitment to the biblical and theological principles of the Christian faith and calling.

·       Model and foster emotional and spiritual wellness among staff.

 Child Wellness Coordination: 45%

·       Collaborate with the Family Services Administrator to design learning environments and activities that promote families’ acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interactions.

·       Work in tandem with the Family Services Administrator to assess families’ spiritual, medical, educational, psychological, employment and housing needs.

·       Collaborate with the Family Services Administrator to assist families in maximizing available resources.

·       Work with external social agents to support families’ well-being

·       Engage with families to evaluate safety and risk of all children being served.

·       Encourage positive parent-child interaction

·       Complete case management documentation and shift reports within established time frames

·       Coordinate with the Family Services Administrator and FSAs to plan and supervise field trips

·       Work alongside the Family Services Administrator to plan, lead and implement camp programs for children

·       Maintain adherence to confidentiality standards

·       Use empathic and reflective listening skills to demonstrate respect and care to parents and children

 Teaching: 25%

·       Develop, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate educational and mentorship programs for children

·       Create lesson plans to accomplish specific learning goals and engage children with varying cognitive needs

·       Teach and facilitate group classes and recreational activities

·       Foster academic success by offering guidance and support to children struggling with homework assignments

Administrative: 10%

·       Master technological resources to perform background checks and intakes, track progress and supply educational resources

·       Provide follow-up progress and shift reports to the manager

·       Handle and secure confidential documentation

·       Evaluate and study programs, services, and resources for quality and client needs

·       Collaborate with the Family Services Administrator to assess the needs of the families and develop action plans

·       Attend meetings (ie, staff, individual, ministry division, moms’ meetings, extension request meetings….)

 Supervision: 10%

·       Monitor mothers and children to ensure compliance with rules and policies.

·       Address and resolve conflicts that arise in parent-child relationships, as well as the interpersonal dynamics between family groups.

 Training: 5%

·       Actively participate in staff meetings

·       Receive training in child development, parenting classes and related courses

·       Obtain requested certifications

 Evangelism:  5%

Share the Gospel with all the mothers and children and encourage those who have accepted Christ to become a member of a Bible believing, Bible practicing, and Bible teaching church.

 Skills:

Communication Skills:  The Child Wellness Coordinator must possess outstanding interpersonal skills. The candidate will need excellent written and verbal communication skills to appropriately and effectively convey information to children and parents and build rapport.

 People Skills: The Child Wellness Coordinator must be especially patient, caring, non-judgmental, compassionate and culturally sensitive to lovingly and effectively serve a complex and diverse demographic impacted by trauma. CWCs should have a positive attitude and possess empathic listening skills.

Time-Management and Organizational Skills: Excellent time management skills; the candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities; able to organize and manage large amounts of files, schedules, dates, and information.

 Problem Solving Skills: The Child Wellness Coordinator must be able to solve problems by thinking critically and clearly even in high-stress situations

 Job Requirement/Qualification

·       Must be a Christian

·       A Bachelor’s degree in social work, social services, psychology, child development or related field is preferred.

·       3-5 years of experience in family/child work related to mothers and children in crisis and mental health

·       Possess two or more of the spiritual gifts: teaching, love, mercy, administration/leadership, wisdom, helps, and exhortation

·       Must have a compassionate heart for the poor and lost to help those in crisis

·       Use sound biblical judgment; ability to give logical, sound biblical advice

·       Must have valid CPR and first aid certifications

·       Empathetic and supportive with mentorship and leadership skills

·       Comfortable with building personal relationships and dedicated to helping others

·       Work well independently and in a team setting

·       Ability to deal with various personalities in a high volume, highly active environment

·       Ability to recognize and solve problems, multi-task, prioritize, self-directed and work efficiently with limited supervision

·       Ability to maintain a professional personal appearance, attitude and work behavior at all times

·       Ability to work well with children with various learning needs

·       Friendly and nurturing disposition

·       Knowledge of basic childcare principles

·       Able to work nights and weekends

·       Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

·       Master’s degree in social work, social service, psychology, child development or related field

 Work Environment/Physical Demands

·       Must be physically able to move quickly

·       Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.

·       Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

·       Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds with assistance.

·       Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Job Snapshot

Employment Type:                 Full-time; flexible weekends and nights

Job Type:                                Social and Human Service Ministry

Industry:                                 Christian Nonprofit

Education:                              Bachelor’s degree and /or equivalent related experience

Experience:                             3-5 year experience of social/child development work related to mothers and children 

Manage Others:                      No

Travel Required:                     Possible