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Children’s Services Coordinator - Domestic Violence Shelter
nAlbany, NY (
nJob Type
nFull-time
nDescription
nEquinox is a non-profit human services organization in the Capital Region.
nFor more than 40 years, Equinox has reached out to people who need us most with innovative and effective programs that truly change lives, allowing us to fulfill our purpose of helping those we serve move forward on their paths to recovery, healing, and independence.
nEquinox is Albany County’s primary provider of services for victims of domestic violence. Our Domestic Violence Programs provide safety for victims of Domestic Violence, including the elderly, and offer the support, assistance and tools they need to escape abusive situations and take control of their lives. Domestic Violence Services are available to all victims and their dependent children, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
nPosition Summary:The Children’s Services Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the needs of children residing in the shelter are met, which includes coordinating with parents, shelter staff and community resources to meet the children’s daily educational, medical, recreational, social and creative needs. The Children’s Services Coordinator is responsible for organizing and implementing daily age-appropriate children's activities, groups and coordinates recreational activities for parents and children.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
nnnCompletes needs assessments and service plans with parents for children’s needs. Works with parents to alleviate barriers to success.
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nnEnrolls or re-enrolls children of residents into school immediately upon admission. Coordinates with Homeless/School Liaison.
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nnDevelops and maintains good working relationships with community services. Connects residents to appropriate community services. Assures that local service organizations are aware of the services provided by the shelter.
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nnCommunicates and coordinates with all shelter staff regarding children’s needs.
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nnWorks with individual children and groups of children to provide developmentally appropriate, social and recreational activities and programs.
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nnProvides information about child development and parenting techniques to parents.
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nnEnsures parents are informed and compliant with safe sleep practices.
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nnProvides child care for residents when needed.
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nnResearches, develops, organizes and maintains program and activity resource file.
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nnMaintains all toys, games, art and craft supplies at shelter ensuring they are stored properly and safely. Ensures playrooms are maintained and clean.
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nnAnswers the 24 hour hotline, providing telephone counseling, information and referral, conducting shelter intakes, and assists residents of shelter as needed.
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nnMay represent the agency in formal and informal groups related to domestic violence services.
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nnEnter relevant notations in logs and case notes, communicate resident information to other staff.
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nnAttend supervision and other meetings as required.
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nnReports suspected cases of child abuse/maltreatment as a mandated reporter.
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nnActs in accordance with Equinox and Domestic Violence Services Program mission.
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nnComplete other assigned duties for the enhancement and continuation of programming.
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n nRequirements
nPhysical Requirements:
nnnAbility to negotiate stairs.
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nnAbility to lift and carry minimum of 25 lbs.
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nnAbility to handle basic facility emergencies.
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nnAbility to drive and transport clients with agency vehicles.
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n nMinimum Qualifications:
nnnHigh School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four years’ experience in human services.
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nnMinimum of one year experience working with children.
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nnMust have a clean, valid NYS Driver License.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnAssociates’ Degree in human service-related or child-oriented field preferred with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in human services OR a Bachelor’s Degree in human service-related or child-oriented field preferred with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services.
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nnFluency in Spanish and/or an additional language.
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nnOne year case management/crisis intervention experience
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nnPrior residential experience.
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nnPrior experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, mental health or substance abuse populations preferred.
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n nSchedule:Monday - Friday
nWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, paid holidays, a fantastic Employee Assistance Program through CapitalEAP, Group-Term Life Insurance, Short -Term Disability and much more!
nEquinox, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.
nSalary Description
n$21.00
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
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