�Works with the Children�s Program Coordinator to plan, gather materials for, and supervise activities for child clients.

�Assists Children�s Program Coordinator in facilitating psycho-educational groups for residential children and/or adolescents.

�Helps plan and supervise birthday celebrations and other special events.

�Helps maintain children's play areas.

�Plans and escorts children on outings (ie: park, zoo, fire station).

�Picks up, sorts, and delivers donations of children's goods as necessary.

�Puts together welcome bags for children when they arrive at the Safehouse.

�Understands department objectives and how they relate to the goals of the agency.

�Prevents, identifies, and removes discriminatory barriers in services provided.

�Provides hotline services, including crisis intervention, information, referrals and support for the Kids Help Phone (one day a week, and one weekend a month).

�Treats clients with respect, dignity, and empathy.

�Keep all client information confidential as directed by the client.

�Delivers programs and services in a manner that is respectful and sensitive to the client�s cultural experience.

�Develop knowledge and expertise regarding domestic violence and sexual assault.

�Assists Children�s Program Coordinator, if needed, with documenting observations of children's behavior, characteristics, reactions, play style, relationships with parents and peers; communicates information to other T�E�S�S�A staff and parent, as appropriate and necessary.

�Completes any additional documentation associated with client contacts per department protocol.

�Maintains client records in a timely and accurate manner.

�Communicates and follows up on necessary information.

�Recognize that we hold attitudes and beliefs that can detrimentally influence our perceptions of and interactions with individuals who are diverse from ourselves.

�Recognize the importance of multicultural sensitivity, responsiveness to, knowledge of, and understanding about diversity.

�Apply the principles of multiculturalism and diversity in training and staff development.

�Apply culturally appropriate skills in all interactions with clients, co-workers, volunteers, partner agencies, and other community members.

�Use organizational change processes to support culturally informed organizational policies & procedures.

�Commit to T�E�S�S�A�s organizational mission, vision, and operating philosophy.

�Attend staff, other relevant meetings, trainings, and inservices as assigned �Other duties and projects as requested by supervisor.

�B.A. or B.S. Degree preferred

�One year relevant working with children; equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

�Excellent organizational, communication (verbal and written), problem solving, listening and inter-personal skills.

�Attention to detail.

�Ability to work well under stressful circumstances.

�Ability to empathize, encourage and guide.

�Available to work weekends, evenings, and overnight as required.

�Knowledgeable and proficient computer skills.

�Valid driver's license and car insurance.

�Must be willing to complete background checks.

�Ability to read, write and speak English.

�Fluency in Spanish and/or ASL preferred.

�Ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time �Ability to climb stairs, if necessary �Possesses vision sufficient to read and work on a computer �Possesses hearing sufficient to communicate on phone and in person �Ability to write legibly �Ability to lift 50lbs, intermittently �Ability to work long hours, intermittently �Ability to tolerate all weather conditions