JOB TITLE: Children’s Program Assistant
SUPERVISED BY: Children’s Program Facilitator, Director of Client Services
HOURS & STATUS: Part-time, non-Exempt; Tuesdays & Thursdays 5pm-8pm with potential for additional hours as needed
SALARY & BENEFITS: $19.00 per hour
Position Overview
The Children’s Program Assistant will facilitate Safe Haven’s evening Children’s Groups which are held simultaneously with client support groups. The Children’s Program Assistant will have the opportunity to support the activities implemented throughout children’s programming. With the assistance of the Child & Youth Services Coordinator and Children’s Program volunteers, the facilitator will help lead trauma-informed, age-appropriate activities for children ranging from newborns to teens.
Organizational Overview
Safe Haven Ministries—a nonprofit organization located in Grand Rapids, Michigan—believes in a multi-faceted approach to serving victims/survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Safe Haven offers comprehensive residential and non-residential services; confidential emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence and human trafficking; housing support; psycho-educational support groups; individual case management and advocacy; and primary prevention training and outreach for the entire community.
Summary of Duties (Essential Functions)
- Assist with developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for children and youth that help to promote healthy identification and expression of feelings.
- Strive to create a caring and safe environment marked by empathy, understanding and acceptance.
- Observe professional confidentiality; protect the rights of clients and their families and observe the Safe Haven Ministries Code of Ethics at all times.
- Provide on the job training and coaching for children’s programming volunteers.
- Maintain consistent communication with the Child & Youth Services Coordinator and volunteers for scheduling and engagement.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required or Preferred
- A minimum of a high school diploma/or GED is required
- Additional education in social work, psychology, family studies or related field is preferred
- Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence preferred
- Active listening, crisis intervention, and problem resolutions skills
- Strong organizational skills required
- Ability to work independently
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Reliable transportation
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Employees are required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Safe Haven is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to a policy and culture of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. Safe Haven does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, partisan considerations, or genetic information.