Safe Passages · 3 months ago
Assistant Program Coordinator, Early Childhood
Safe Passages is a non-profit organization committed to disrupting the cycle of poverty by supporting local communities. The Assistant Program Coordinator for Early Childhood will oversee the implementation and expansion of the Baby Learning Communities Collaborative Program, including hiring and training staff, recruiting families, and ensuring program safety and data collection.
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Responsibilities
Hire, train and supervise BLCC program staff
Support the recruitment of families with young children 0-5 (particularly those with infants) in target neighborhoods for participation in the program which offers case management, parent education workshops, and community play groups
Identify appropriate community locations for outreach and program activities
Support program data collection and reporting efforts
Implement program safety protocols including childcare during the playgroups and workshops; this will include implementing activities for young children and ensuring safe transition to and from family members
Oversee client referral information on a weekly basis
Attend project partner meetings and mandatory trainings aimed at improving collaboration and professional development of the mental health collaborative service providers
Support project partners communications and relations
Attend, at the request of the Director of Early Childhood, meetings with school site principals on a regular basis to plan program activities and ensure fidelity to established implementation models
Work closely with the Program Director to supervise the day to day program activities and coaching of Early Learning program staff and AmeriCorps members
Participate in the recruitment and hiring of year-round and Summer VISTA members
Oversee the development and implementation of VISTA Orientation and ongoing Professional Development
Work in collaboration with the Safe Passages Community and Economic Development unit to ensure program clients have access to family supports and services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Psychology, or Behavioral Health Studies
Superior management skills
Deep understanding of diverse racial, cultural norms and practices of the populations served
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; have the ability to work independently and in a team
Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated experience of written and oral presentation skills
Bi-lingual Spanish/English skills (required)
Financial management skills
Coaching and teaching skills and temperament to support client/member learning
Benefits
13 paid holidays & 1 floating holiday
100% Employer-paid insurance coverage and 75% Employer-paid domestic partner and dependent coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits
Chiropractic & Acupuncture Coverage
Paid time off and sick leave accruals
Employer-administered Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
Employer-administered voluntary pre- or post-tax 403 (b) employee retirement contribution account
Employee Assistance Program
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
Safe Passages
Safe Passages disrupts the cycle of poverty by engaging youth and families to build and drive a continuum of services.