LOCATION: Pathways for Women YWCA, Lynnwood, Washington
DESCRIPTION: Coordinates and provides children's activities & children's groups for low income and homeless children and youth served by YWCA programs in the Snohomish County region, many of whom have been abused and/or been witnesses to domestic violence. Assists Family Advocates in coordinating supportive services for the children in the housing programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement and coordinate social and recreational programming for homeless and low-income children and youth served in all Pathways' emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and counseling programs
• Provide supervision and direction to the Children's Advocate Assistant in conjunction with the Director of Housing Services
• Provide direct supervision of afternoon and evening children's services for children while parents attend groups / classes
• Provide oversight, coordination, outreach and direct support of after school tutoring and homework club activities
• Recruit and supervise volunteers during afternoon and evening children's services
• Maintain accurate records (including tracking client hours and budget spend down) as well as submit reports on time
• Assists Family Advocates in coordinating supportive services for the children in the housing programs
• Will act as a liaison/advocate between children and schools as needed
• Create and maintain up to date client files and case notes
• Supervision meetings on a weekly basis with the Director of Housing Services
• Manage and coordinate class schedules throughout the Snohomish County region in conjunction with the Director of Housing Services and Director of Counseling
• Demonstrate understanding and incorporation of best practices and issues related to childhood development and the special needs of homeless and low-income children and youth
• Ensure that children's activities teach respect for cultural diversity
• Coordinate culturally diverse holiday parties and events
• Understanding of Washington State Law requirements of child abuse and neglect reporting
• Show demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures.
• Continuing search for understanding of racial, gender and class equity.
• Adhere to all Volunteer Services protocol relative to volunteer usage, recognition and monitoring. Work alongside volunteers, where applicable.
• Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
• BA in early childhood education, social work or related field
• At least 2 years experience working with children
Or
• AA in early childhood education, social work or related field
• At least 4 years experience working with children
And
• Experience working with children in group settings
• Experience working with children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 2007 programs
Or
• Any combination of skills and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform this job effectively.
• Core competencies expected: communication: oral and written, organizational understanding, initiative, collaboration, discernment/judgment, flexibility, interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing this job, the employee:
• Must be able to stand and for extended period of time
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel and climb
• Must be able to climb multi-level apartment complex
• Must have reliable transportation
RATE, HOURS, BENEFITS
• $16.28 per hour
• Full time 40 hours per week.
• Excellent benefit package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick-leave plans.
• As a condition of employment, the YWCA requires all employees hired on or after July, 1 2009 to make a 5% contribution into a 403(b) plan sponsored by the YWCA until they are eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan. Once an employee is eligible (typically after two years) for the YWCA Retirement Plan, that individual is no longer required to participate in the 403B plan, but is required to participate in the YWCA Retirement Plan at a reduced pay rate of 5%. This reduction in pay coupled with a local YWCA and National YWCA match reaffirms the YWCA's commitment to the long-term self sufficiency of our staff and is a benefit for YWCA employees. It is important to note; however, the 5% reduced pay rate will lead to a reduction in pay, but, will never reduce wages below the minimum wage required by the State of Washington. This new pay rate will be the basis of any future YWCA salary adjustments. If you have worked in a YWCA agency previously and qualified for YWCA retirement, your deducted wages along with YWCA contributions will immediately be transferred to the YWCA retirement.
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter with the job title included in the subject line to mbighaus@ywcaworks.org
CLOSING DATE: This position will remain open until filled
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The YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Location: Lynnwood
- Compensation: $16.28 per hour
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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