Children’s Activity Leader, Manhattan Family Justice Center
Location: New York, New York
Description: Sanctuary for Families is presently looking of Children’s Activity Leader, Manhattan Family Justice Center right now, this vacancy will be placed in New York. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. The New York City Family Justice Centers provide centralized services for victims of domestic violence an! d their children. Those seeking assistance are able to consult with a prosecutor, receive counseling or civil legal services, and apply for housing and financial aid all under one roof, while their children play safely nearby. Twenty-seven nonprofit organizations and seven government agencies provide these services onsite. Private/public partnerships are critical to provide essential programs to victims and their children. Onsite partner staff have close daily interaction with Mayor's Office staff and with representatives of other City and nongovernmental organizations, enabling immediate onsite referrals and consultations.
Position Overview : The Children's Activity Leader provides educational, recreational and social activities for children and families who have experienced domestic violence through Sanctuary for Families Children and Youth Services Program at the New York City Family Justice Center in Manhattan ("MFJC"). Assists with conducting community ! education and outreach events. Provides back-up assistance to ! the intake specialists or other MFJC staff as needed.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility is to provide childcare to children whose caregivers visit the MFJC
Facilitates therapeutic activity groups for children
Assists Children's Activity Coordinator with developing and compiling curriculum for children's groups and activities
Conducts community education and outreach events as assigned
Helps to connect children and their caregivers with children's resources in their communities
Assists with maintaining inventory in the Children's Room and ordering supplies
Accompanies clients on special events and recreational activities outside of the office when requested
Participates in weekly supervision and other meetings as necessary
Compiles and enters statistics and assists with record keeping
Provides back-up assistance to the intake specialists or other MFJC staff (for exampl! e: checking identifications, contacting partner staff concerning appointments, assisting clients in obtaining orders of protection, and other duties as assigned)
Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as needed and as assigned
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to the Children's Activity Coordinator at the MFJC
Works collaboratively with staff at Sanctuary for Families and partner agencies at the MFJC
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in social service-related discipline
Minimum one year in similar position including leading children's groups
Demonstrated ability to work with children and families
Understanding of and dedication to eliminating domestic violence
Knowledge of child development
Experience collaborating with professionals from various disciplines including social workers, case workers, administrative professio! nals, police officers, lawyers and volunteers
Good oral and wr! itten communication skills as well as computer literacy
Spanish language proficiency required
Experience in working with immigrant families
Ability to work some evenings during the week, according to program schedule and needs
All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:29:20 GMT
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