Children's Services Coordinator

• Completing an individual assessment for each parent and child, four years of age and older.
• Assist with parenting avenues, including providing resources, guidance on healthy development for parents and children, and appropriate discipline techniques.
• Assist with school enrollments and transportation to the appropriate school for enrollment and provide parents with Texas Law and education requirements. 
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of children’s services documentation.
• Assist with coordinating events, workshops, and programs for children’s services. Collaborate with other service providers to achieve the best results possible for each family.
• Assist with coordinating monthly field trips for the children in childcare, including reservation of an agency vehicle for transportation.
• Assist with childcare orientation for each new parent within 72 business hours of shelter intake.
• Provides hands-on assistance in childcare to provide adequate care for the children.
• Consult the supervisor regarding any critical situations within the department.
• Assist with providing shelter and hotline coverage.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources that impact children and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 1-year of prior experience working with children
• First Aid Certified/CPR certified or willing to obtain certification within the specified timeframe.

• Minimum of a 2-year degree or comparable experience.
• Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle report, and reference checks.
• Must have a clean driving record/ have automobile insurance coverage and, be insurable/ have at least three years of verifiable driving experience.
• Provide and maintain personal automobile insurance.
• Ability to endure tasks that require mobility and keep up with the demands of active children.
• Ability to lift/carry/move a minimum of 40 lbs. for an extended distance.

• Complete all required training for minimum childcare standards for shelter programs.
• Have a working knowledge of child abuse laws, current Texas laws, and local Justice Systems.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that encourage and empower residents to seek remedies for positive changes.
• Sensitivity regarding the issues of family violence and sexual assault and the ability to remain calm in crises.
• Understand residential programs and the dynamics of communal living.

Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, BATP will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

NOTE: It is the policy of BATP not to hire applicants who have received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period.