TESSA
Children's Program Assistant
JOB TITLE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM ASSISTANT REPORT TO: Children�s Program
Coordinator
TIME REQUIREMENT: 10 hours a week
SYNOPSIS: The person in this position assists the Children's Program Coordinator with residential children needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CHILDREN'S PROGRAM/CLIENT SERVICES
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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.
RECORD KEEPING
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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.CULTURAL INCLUSIVITY
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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.
OTHER
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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.�
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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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�
To Apply:
Please send cover letters and resumes to TESSA, 435 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Attn: Patrick B., or fax them to 719-632-2342 Attn: Patrick B.