Foster Care Activities Coordinator

This is a non-benefited vacancy in the Department of Social & Youth Services for an average of 10 hours per week, including after-school, evening, and occasional weekend hours. Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate support services for DCF involved children living in Bloomfield with foster families, relative guardians or grandparents and other Social & Youth Services programs and activities for the department. Participate in team focused and strengths-based delivery of programs and services that support positive involvement in the community, promote personal character and life skills development, and provide opportunities to enhance social skills and interpersonal relationships.

Weekly schedule will include: Monday Planning Meetings: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (some meetings may conclude earlier, at 5:00 p.m.) Program Outings and Activities: Typically scheduled Wednesday through Saturday. Hours are generally 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., depending on the activity. These hours include time for setup, participant pickup/transportation, and ensuring youth arrive at venues on time. This group participates in 4 activities per month. These activities are held weekly. On average, this role will require your availability 3-4 days per week, including some weekends. Please note that no programs will be scheduled on Sundays or Town-observed holidays.

• Schedules four (4) activities per month for youth and assist with planning and implementation of six (6) family events per year.
• Maintains program and fiscal documentation for department, town and state funders. (I.e. Individual data forms, individual/group service reports, participant evaluation.
• Assists with public awareness and community education presentations.
• Transports participants to and from activities utilizing town vehicle.
• Supervises participants during scheduled group activities.
• Attends and participates in program staff meetings and trainings.
• Assists with policy and procedure development for the program.
• Coordinates guest speakers and educational opportunities that develops teambuilding, leadership, interpersonal and/or life skills.
• Co-leads a youth leadership group that directly assists with program planning and development.
• Assists with set-up and breakdown of equipment and supplies for scheduled activities
• Other program and department related duties as requested by the Youth Services Coordinator and/or Director of Social and Youth Services.

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, psychology or related field desirable, plus two years' experience working with children, adolescents and families in a community setting or a High School Diploma or GED plussixyears' experience working with children, adolescents and families in a community setting. Valid Driver's License. Basic First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Applicants must have effective leadership, time management, organizational skills and strong case management, crisis intervention and advocacy skills. Experience in collaboration and advocacy with other youth and family serving agencies and providers. Experience with DCF involved children and families, preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experienced in working with diverse populations. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.

All appointments shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results on a background check, verification of information on the employment application, pre-employment physical, drug testing, DCF background, state and federal criminal history and background investigation, including fingerprints.

To apply visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bloomfieldct or applications are available in the Human Resources Department located in Town Hall at 800 Bloomfield Avenue. Applications must include a resume.Applications accepted until position is filled.

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability and who may need this information in an alternative format must contact the HR Department at 860-769-3544.