JOB SUMMARY: The Residential Activities Coordinator (RAC) is responsible for establishing and implementing a therapeutic and highly effective Youth Activity Program within a therapeutic environment. RAC delivers professional work involving public relationships, activities for all youth on campus, weekly off campus activities, and management and retention of approved volunteers throughout the Residential program at the Children’s Home Network. The RAC Acts as Residential Liaison to various internal departments, as well as with external partners and providers. Participates in the organization’s Performance, Quality improvement efforts and PBIS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Plans, creates, and facilitates diverse, healthy, and clinically appropriate activities on and off campus for youth living in AIM and Kids Village. 
2. Manages activity calendar and facilitates activities including but not limited to volunteers, daily weekday physical activities, weekend outings, community sports opportunities, special events, summer programming, camp, and holiday activities.
3. Provides data reports that demonstrate youth engagement and impact of services, including but not limited to compliance reports for grants.
4. Represents the Residential Program at various meetings as assigned by the Residential Director and/or designee, including new orientation tours and new hire training.
5. Ensures adequate supplies are available to ensure the successful facilitation of all planned activities. 
6. Works with the Donation Center Coordinator and Development to provide staff with supplies for activities, volunteers, and access to community activities/events for youth to attend.
7. Facilitates and develops daily physical activities and coordinates with staff for youth participation. 
8. Maintains accurate and current records of youth participation in activities to include binders for youth activities, and photographs.
9. Adjust schedule and is flexible to welcome donors for specialty events on campus and off campus, greet and escort donors during these events which may occur on holidays/nights or weekends. 
10. When necessary, assist staff in cottage ratio, transporting youth to necessary appointments/events.
11. Cultivates community partnerships to leverage free or reduced cost access to resources, clothing, and other accessory items for youth.
12. Coordinates on campus hair salon openings as needed through partnerships with local volunteer hairdressers and barbers.
13. Develops, manages, coordinates, and streamlines activity volunteers/donors/community partners assigned to the program, and serves as contact point with assigned volunteer groups. Keeps records of all donor’s phone numbers, emails and contact information.
14. Assist with conducting staff training new hires as appropriate in a variety of topics once appropriately trained as a trainer.
15. Demonstrates proficiency in the PBIS model. 
16. Works within the philosophy, function, and personnel practices of the Children's Home Network 
17. May be required to respond to the campus or designation for an emergency as directed.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

***THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL DUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Preferred AA in Public relations/Marketing, Sports Management, or related field; or a High School Diploma with Two (2) years’ experience in administrative work, sales or volunteer and donation recruitment preferably at a non-profit.
• Experience working with children, preferably children with special needs or emotional/behavioral needs. 

Licenses & Certifications preferred:

• Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or able to participate in the training to obtain the certification. 
• First Aid and CPR Certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of new hire date. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense or license suspension.
• Must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance. Must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy. 
• Must successfully complete and maintain FDLE clearance, federal background and state criminal background check, and sexual predator screening.

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Annual Training Requirements: The following training topics are required annually: Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Workplace Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity/Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Prevention of Violence in the Workplace, OSHA–related training, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families rules and regulations regarding the care of children and the specific regulations around foster care and placement.
• Knowledge of childhood development and related mental health processes. 
• Knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods. 
• Knowledge of child and family histories, habits, tendencies, general behaviors, etc. 
• Knowledge of agency's organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies. 
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and other individuals in a diverse arena.
• Knowledge of community-based services and interventions that serve the needs of foster children including but not limited to behavior and mental health services that address developmental, trauma, medical and other special needs. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing. 
• Skilled in de-escalation techniques and managing stressful situations.
• Computer skills include knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, FSFN and other identified programs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings. 
• Ability to use a personal computer and related office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged period of time.
• Able to walk/run across campus multiple times per day.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

• Treatment Center Environment. 
• Possible exposure to verbal abuse and physical behavior. 
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable disease. 
• Works both indoors and outdoors on a routine basis. 
• High interaction with children.
• Moderately high level of potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens.