Children and Youth Specialist at Safe Horizon, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Children and Youth Specialist is responsible for the following tasks: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 childrenFacilitate family, children and youth groups and workshopsConduct orientation with newly admitted parents and childrenComplete all developmental, educational, and identified assessments such as Survey of Well-Being of Young Children and AFC Educational AssessmentProvide 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 inclusivityAssist with covering shifts and all duties related to that shiftServe as a Department of Education liaison and manage all DOE related processes and tasksManage donations (sorting, distribution) and completing requests from donorsCoordinate family services such as daycare, specialized therapy referrals, assessmentsSupervising children and youth while parents are receiving services or making appointmentsCare for infant, toddlers, and school age children, which includes feeding, changing diapers, and developmentally appropriate engagementObserve children's developmental milestones and trauma reactions and consult with SSW and parentsDocument interactions and incidents (case notes, incident reports)Adhere to mandated reporter expectationsAttend staff meetings and trainingsInventory 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 projectsOther tasks as assignedHiring Range: $22.81 - $24.50 Hourly Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per weekFull-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