Children's Services Coordinator for San Jose Programs

InnVision Shelter Network (IVSN) is one of the largest and most effective providers of shelter/housing and supportive services across Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Peninsula. IVSN operates over 18 major sites from San Jose to Daly City, providing emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, along with a breadth of supportive resources to help clients secure a place to call home. The organization serves thousands of homeless clients annually through its "Beyond the Bed" service model -- a proven methodology that has historically delivered a 90% success rate in returning program graduates to permanent housing and self-sufficiency.

The Children's Services Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, managing and evaluating a children's program to provide a safe and supportive environment for children within a homeless family program between 3 different program sites.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Intake and Assessment - Conduct interviews, assess individual needs of children to identify special needs and areas of concern; work closely with other staff to develop intervention plan and provide appropriate services or make referrals and link families to other community agencies, schools, or programs as needed. Ensure the delivery of intake, assessment, and referral services in a professional, ethical, and effective manner.

o Administration & Management - Prepare and maintain case files, records, program statistics, reports and any other necessary documentation as needed. Attend case management meetings, supervision, staff meetings and other meetings as assigned. Assist in the development of standardized children's program policies and procedure manual for family sites. Maintain an inventory of instructional, art, and play materials. Develop monthly calendar of children's activities. Prepare and maintain case files, records, program statistics, reports and any other required documentation.

o Program Development - Create and develop an effective learning environment conducive to the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Develop, implement, and supervise a curriculum of daily children's activities that create positive self-concept, coping mechanisms, conflict resolution, independence and safety. Develop and organize targeted outreach to specific age groups and utilize support groups, workshops geared to address age specific issues and concerns.

o Community Relations - Develop and plan field trips, recreational and summer activities. Develop and maintain positive relationships with service providers, therapists, volunteers, etc. to maximize resources for children and their families. Liaison with local schools to track attendance and progress of students in order to provide any special assistance as needed; facilitate enrollment of children in local schools. Assist in recruiting, training and supervising children's program volunteers. Assist in educating the community about homelessness and the needs of homeless children. Assist families in obtaining childcare within the community. When needed assist in scheduling workshops, training, etc., for parents and children on relevant topics.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o BA in Child Development, Child Psychology or related experience.
o Two years experience working with children and parents, preferably at-risk, low-income
o Conflict resolution, group facilitation, and excellent communication skills essential.
o Knowledge of child development, parenting issues, curriculum development and area resources important.
o Bilingual Spanish preferred, teaching experience helpful.
o Automobile (preferred) and valid driver's license (required).

To apply, please respond to this posting with your resume and a brief cover letter. Include the Job Title in the subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Thank you in advance to all applicants for their interest, time, and effort.

InnVision Shelter Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants are considered for
employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity and gender expression, disability or veteran status.