Coburn Place, a hope-centered and trauma-informed organization, seeks a Seasonal Children's Services Advocate. In this role, you will deliver essential, trauma-informed services directly to child survivors of domestic violence, planning and implementing educational activities while supervising children and volunteers.
What You'll Do
- Ensure program services are delivered according to a voluntary service and trauma-informed care model.
- Research, identify, recommend, and implement fun, educational, age-appropriate activities for children from birth to age 24.
- Supervise and assist with all interactions with children, volunteers, and staff.
- Assess and communicate children’s individual needs with parents and staff.
- Plan and implement fun, educational, creative, and impactful activities for children and families in housing programs.
- Assist in acquiring programming data and outcomes for client file documentation.
- Assist in planning and implementing after-school and seasonal camp programming, including providing transportation and supervision.
- Act as a mandatory reporter and engage with the Department of Child Services as needed.
- Work with other departments to maintain knowledge of Coburn Place’s supportive services.
- Ensure children’s program areas are regularly disinfected and maintained.
- Actively engage program volunteers by providing supervision and job-related training.
- Promote open and supportive communication within the department and across the organization.
- Work with housing staff to ensure seamless and holistic services are provided to families.
- Engage in meetings and workshops that enhance the organization's mission.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in child development, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Two plus years of experience and/or training in education and childcare within a nonprofit setting.
- A valid Indiana driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
- A clear Department of Child Services (DCS) history, and clear criminal and sex offender background checks.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience working with child survivors of trauma and/or domestic violence.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly desired.
Team & Environment
This position reports directly to the Children’s Services Coordinator.
Work Mode
This role is an onsite position.
Coburn Place is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive, and accountable workplace.
