Vocational/Recreational Coordinator (Bilingual) - 77090
Houston
Job Description Job Description Vocational Recreational Coordinator to create vocational training opportunities that will provide unaccompanied children with practical and competitive job skills and assist in the preparation for adulthood. The coordinator will document all vocational programs, including the name of the vocation or trade, staff or volunteer qualifications, frequency and duration of courses, community partnerships, course curriculum, and student capacity.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Level: High School Diploma or equivalent
College degree in Human Services field is preferred.
At least two (1) year of ORR Residential Care Services experience is required.
1 years of previous work/volunteer experience with juveniles is preferred.
Valid, active driver's license and Clean Driving record is required.
Experience working with children and youth care programs.
Direct care staff shall be 21 years old or older.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
Other Requirements :
Must be able to demonstrate ability to be culturally sensitive and understanding to all clients served.
Must be able to create, maintain and promote a professional work environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Demonstrates ability to work well within a team approach.
Must be able to assist with emergency cases as needed.
Demonstrate and maintain emotional intelligence for effective self-care and the role-model for youth care worker team.
Demonstrate an understanding of the value of cultural diversity, including the ability to develop systems and practices that are inclusive of diverse staff members and responsive to the cultural needs of the client population served.
Ability to e follow established policies and procedures.
Ability to collaborate with peers, colleagues, and others to achieve mission goals and objectives.
PLEASE NOTE: MUST BE WILLING TO BE TRAINED AT OTHER LOCATIONS (77033 AND 77035) - LENGTH OF TIME TO BE DETERMINED UPON HIRE
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