Children's Team Lead - Full Time - Emergency Shelter

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Children's Team Lead (Full-Time)

Location: Emergency Shelter

Fully Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Hours may change according to department needs occasionally and on call availability)

Position Summary

As a Children's Team Lead, you will help provide a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment for children while their parents participate in counseling and support services. Working alongside our clinical and program staff, you will play an essential role in promoting children's emotional well-being, healthy development, and sense of security.

Job Duties

Child Care & Emotional Support

• Provide nurturing, trauma-informed childcare during individual and group parent sessions.


• Lead the Children's Advocates in all necessary tasks and duties.


• Ensure accurate and timely school enrollments as needed.


• Be responsible for all inventory relating to the Children's Department.


• Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote learning, creativity, and emotional wellness.


• Foster a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate play environment.


• Support children through positive guidance and conflict resolution.


• Monitor children's physical and emotional well-being and respond appropriately to concerns.


• Help create a warm, safe, and inviting atmosphere, including seasonal and child-friendly room decorations.


• On Call duties as scheduled.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with therapists and program staff to support each child's individual needs.


• Communicate observations, concerns, and behavioral changes to the Case Management and Therapy Team.


• Retrieve parents from sessions when immediate child needs arise.


• Collaborate and support other departments as needed.


• Supervise volunteers as assigned and model trauma-informed interactions.

Documentation & Mandated Reporting

• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, observations, and behavioral concerns.


• Be responsible for accurate and timely data collection and input as required.


• Fulfill all California Mandated Reporter responsibilities and promptly report suspected abuse or neglect according to agency policies.

Administrative Duties

• Lead and delegate administrative tasks as needed.


• Supervise and manage Children's Advocates.


• Maintain toys, games, books, and program supplies.


• Participate in agency meetings, trainings, community events, and special projects.


• Perform additional duties that support program operations and shelter needs.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client, staff, and agency information.


• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and healthy boundaries with clients and coworkers.


• Represent Laura's House with integrity, respect, and professionalism.

Qualifications

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Experience working with children in educational, childcare, behavioral health, or supportive environments.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.


• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.


• Ability to remain calm and effective during emotionally sensitive situations.


• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.


• Completion of California's required 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Love helping children feel safe, valued, and supported.


• Are patient, compassionate, and have a passion for our mission.


• Are a good leader who strives for the team's success and growth.


• Enjoy creating fun, engaging and educational activities for children of different ages.


• Build positive relationships with families and coworkers.


• Communicate effectively and professionally.


• Are dependable, organized, and adaptable.


• Speak Spanish (a plus).

Additional Requirements

• Valid California driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.


• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance, drug screening, and TB testing.


• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.


• Ability to actively engage in play with children, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and other physical activities.


• Ability to work in an active environment with typical childcare noise levels.

Why Join Laura's House?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.


• Work alongside a passionate, supportive, and mission-driven team.


• Receive ongoing professional development and training opportunities.


• Be part of an organization committed to compassion, inclusion, and continuous growth.


• Help build brighter, safer futures for survivors of domestic violence.

Our Core Values

Client & Mission Focused- Communication- Respect -Compassion-Collaboration and Innovation

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for more than a job, if you're looking for meaningful work that changes lives-we invite you to join the Laura's House team. Together, we can create safe, hopeful, and brighter futures for children and families in our community.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Laura's House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Laura's House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, citizenship status, religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, political affiliation or belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), gender transitioning, physical or mental disability, physical handicap, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, updating personal information based on a lawful change of name, social security number, or federal employment authorization document, Employee's receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal), or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

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