Enrichment Coordinator

• Collaborate with Program Directors and Case Managers in our temporary shelter and transitional housing programs to offer a high-quality enrichment program to children and families.
• Provide care, supervision, and enrichment activities for school-aged children and families during enrichment sessions in LHM housing programs such as at Capernaum Place and our temporary shelter.
• Support children’s emotional and social development including encouraging an understanding of others and creation of a positive self-concept while also sustaining a safe, positive environment for children and families.
• Develop and manage a varied, structured program for a range of school-aged children (Art, Arts & Crafts, Music, STEM, homework assistance, etc.) at the end of each weekday from (3-8 p.m.) with adjusted times during vacations/summer as needed. Programing will be age appropriate and create enrichment opportunities along with providing opportunities to meet developmental milestones.
• Create and initiate educational workshops for parents related to parenting skills, wellness, special education processes and services, etc.
• Establish and maintain in-person, phone and email contact to enhance communication with schools, community resources and referral agencies to provide support and resources to children and families.
• Track and promote Lawrence Public Schools calendar events and deadlines to families.
• Set up materials and maintain cleanliness and organization in enrichment spaces.
• Organize and coordinate yearly back to school uniform, backpack and supply distribution process.
• Plan holiday and vacation events and field trips.
• Maintain and report data on enrichment outcomes related to funding opportunities.
• Along with the Volunteer Engagement team, train and supervise selected volunteers to assist in enrichment programming.
• Represent LHM in social media posts and at community meetings and other relevant functions.
• Participate in trainings on and implement behavior management guidelines, with topics to include early child development, trauma-informed care, use of Incident Reports, 51A’s, etc.
• Actively participate in Resident Services team meetings as well as training and support events and other projects as needed.
• Fulfills other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of associate’s degree plus 2 years’ experience in social work, human services or related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with at-risk children, youth and parents.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) verbal communications skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Canva.
• Knowledge of parenting skills, child development and how trauma affects childhood and adult behavior.
• Public speaking experience is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills including ability to create, plan, engage, problem solve, and follow through on initiatives.
• Understanding of the systemic issues that affect low income, newly and/or chronically homeless families.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The information described here includes but is not necessarily limited to the general physical requirements, demands and/or working conditions that an employee is likely to encounter at Lazarus House, Inc. You must be able to handle or possess the ability to meet the following:

• Prolonged sitting and standing, some walking, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate equipment pertinent to your position.
• Lifting, moving, and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Travel from building to building within the LHM and external locations.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations, including people who are homeless and/or experiencing a mental illness and/or other challenges.
• Interact effectively with staff, guests, volunteers, benefactors, and the general public.