Position Summary: The Child and Recreational Care Coordinator manages and administers a comprehensive program of early childhood development and recreational services, including assessment, linkage to health, educational programs and other services in order to assist the families with their children. He/she is responsible for expanding the project for the benefit of the families (i.e., responding to RFPs, grants, etc.)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Coordinator of Child Care/Recreation is expected to perform the following principal duties and responsibilities.
- Control the quality of services provided through regular formal supervision, case consultation and monthly staff meetings to ensure a high standard of care.
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Provide oversight and weekly supervision to the Teacher and Assistant Teachers in conjunction with the Supervisor of Social Services.
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Provide oversight and weekly supervision to the Recreation department and its staff in conjunction with the Supervisor of Social Services.
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Manage the timely collection and analysis of program data to generate reports, evaluate program performance and determine still unmet needs.
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Establish an on-going program of training and staff development to ensure professional, informed service and to up-grade staff skills.
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Fill in whenever necessary as a teacher.
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Share responsibility for ensuring that all equipment and materials are accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.
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Assist in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program.
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Perform other related duties as may be requested by agency heads.
Effects on End Results:
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Services are delivered to the children so that their parents can pursue important activities (i.e. educational/training programs, search for permanent housing, search for employment, attend day programs, etc.).
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A compliment of recreational and after-school programs is provided to both parents and teenage residents of the facility.
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Services are delivered to children in an effective and humane manner.
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The shelter is recognized by advocacy groups, other social service agencies and by the residents as a provider of quality services, thereby maintaining a positive image.
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Compliance with contractual obligations and government regulations is maintained and expanded.
Minimal Qualifications
Degree Requirements: Master degree in Early Childhood Education/Development with at least two (2) years’ experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six (6) years of age.
At least one (1) year experience as a supervisor.
Other Qualifications:
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Proficient skills in written and verbal communication, independent judgement and ability to develop positive personal relations.
- Requires excellent grant writing and communication skills.
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Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with focus on providing excellent client services.
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Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports, as assigned
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Demonstrate ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, and program staff.
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Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem solving skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AAPCI is an equal employment opportunity employer, and understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better agency. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
“AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors. AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.”