What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Child & Youth Coordinator position at YWCA Oklahoma City?
YWCA Oklahoma City offers victims of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), and stalking immediate crisis response services through our C.A.R.E. and H.O.P.E programs. The C.A.R.E. programs includes the following services: Crisis hotlines, Advocacy, emergency Residential shelter, and forensic nurse Exams. The H.O.P.E. programs includes Healing, Opportunities, Prevention, and Education. YWCA OKC services are provided at our primary location, through staff embedded at the Palomar Family Justice Center and local hospitals throughout the metro Oklahoma City area.
We are currently hiring for Family & Youth Services Coordinator. This individual will coordinate and implement high-quality, trauma-informed programming for children, youth, and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Primarily serving residents within the YWCA Emergency Shelter, this role will help expand services into the community while fostering healing, empowerment, and healthy family connections through education, support groups, family-centered activities, and advocacy.
Requirements
- Develop and implement trauma-informed programs and services for children, youth, and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, both in the shelter and as programming expands into the community.
- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement, recommending enhancements to child, youth, and family services to meet evolving needs.
- Plan and facilitate structured educational, recreational, and support groups for children, youth, and teens that incorporate empowerment and violence-prevention strategies.
- Develop and facilitate family-centered programming and parenting supports that strengthen parent-child relationships and promote healthy development.
- Provide direct support to children, youth, and families through mentoring, skill-building activities, individualized support planning, and connection to community resources.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for shelter residents, supporting emotional safety and conflict resolution.
- Coordinate and oversee volunteers and interns supporting family and youth programming; assist in facilitating staff and partner trainings as appropriate.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments and community partners to enhance coordinated service delivery and expand opportunities for families
Qualifications:
Associate's degree in child development or early childhood education and two-year experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate excellent crisis intervention, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Computer skills required.
YWCA OKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages leaders of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQI to apply.