Child Care Coordinator - Family Commons (5757)

Why work for us? We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live. JR 5757 Child Care Coordinator Long Beach, CA 90810 Salary: $23.24 to $28.28 per hour Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year Full Time Non-Exempt Driving Required The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm** PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our SHS Team as the Child Care Coordinator at our Family Commons office in Long Beach, California. About Path Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing. About Our Supportive Housing Services Our Supportive Housing Services (SHS) programs provide Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) in a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) setting to individuals who have experienced homelessness and have a history of chronic health, mental health, and/or co-occurring conditions. Services are centralized and provided to clients living on-site to ensure ease of access to the resources necessary for long-term housing stabilization, improving their quality of life and community integration. About The Child Care Coordinator As part of the SHS Team, the Child Care Coordinator supports the Family Commons after-school program. This position is responsible for developing curriculum, providing homework assistance, enriching class instruction, and providing recreation activity supervision to school aged students in a PATH service. Position Responsibilities include In collaboration with the ICMS team, participate in creating a family-centered goal plan addressing short-and long-term goals to be reviewed and completed every 90 days. Conduct crisis and risk assessments in consultation with supervisor and/or team. Facilitate and lead activities with groups of up to twenty students. Assist students with homework, academic enrichment, recreation, and the arts. Supervise all participants to ensure a safe learning environment and organized program. Supervise playground activities without engaging in the play. Maintain accurate daily attendance records. Assist with the planning of on-site and off-site events. Chaperone a monthly weekend field trip. Prepare educational/enrichment lesson plans according to established deadlines. Develop and implement enrichment and sports clubs What You Bring Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others. Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention. Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome. Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in child development and/or teaching credential. Minimum Qualifications Minimum one year paid or volunteer experience in tutoring/mentoring environment, preferably with elementary school students. Mandatory Requirements Regardless of qualifications, candidates must: Have employment eligibility verification Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: Tuberculosis Test Background Screening Drug Test DRIVING Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must: Have reliable transportation A valid driver’s license Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years. CALIFORNIA-BASED WORK EXPECTATIONS We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California. PATH does not offer fully remote positions. While some roles may include a schedule that involves multiple designated worksites or approved off-site locations (e.g., hybrid schedules), this does not imply that work will be performed from home. Many positions are fully on-site with no off-site work. All work schedules are determined by the responsibilities of the role and operational requirements, and may be adjusted at any time. What We Offer In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr PATH