The Children’s Activities Coordinator will be responsible for interacting with the children of the Zelma George program as he/she organizes daily activities that will motivate the children to participate as well as keeping them suitably entertained as well as appropriately busy.

This position pays $17.00/hr   MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK

• Prepare an activities calendar – preferably one month in advance.
• Responsible for coordinating /developing daily activities to engage the children of the Zelma George program.
• Ensure a variety of sport, recreation, educational, cultural and other activities are offered throughout the month’s calendar.
• Schedule, supervise and lead the activities.
• Maintain daily communication with parents.
• Maintain attendance and participation records as necessary.
• Utilize community resources as part of the program.
• Child Watch with the approval of management and by case manager referral (including during in-house groups, housing and doctor appointments).
• Engage children and parents in positive projects/activities.
• Plan/organize holiday and special events for the program.
• Organize and oversee volunteer activities as needed.

• Attend all mandatory trainings or meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Executive Director.

• High School diploma or GED. Associate Degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with children and families preferred.

• Must be able to routinely lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to use stairs, when necessary, for building evacuations, drills or during elevator maintenance.
• Good assessment and strong judgment skills.
• Good communication skills including good grammar, spelling and legible handwriting.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.