Childrens Services Coordinator

ABOUT LIFEMOVES

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing supportive services and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.

POSITION PURPOSE

LifeMoves Villa provides interim supportive housing in San Jose and services to 17 families and 18 single women. Villa also serves up to 3 veteran families each night. During their stay clients participate in holistic services tailored to each households unique needs and goals. Clients receive support to build self-sufficiency and return to housing stability including but not limited to accommodations meals laundry case management and therapy. The team supports clients with housing employment benefits physical and behavioral health through case management workshops and connection to specialized resources.

The Villa Childrens Services Coordinator (CSC) reports to their site Program Director and receives support from the Education and Specialized Services Team. This role creates and leads programs for children and youth to support school success emotional growth and family engagement. The CSC also assists with daily site operations maintains a safe and welcoming environment monitors the site responds to client needs and supports client check-ins group activities and overall site coordination. The CSC works with parents schools and community partners to connect families to needed resources and create a positive experience for every child. Additionally this role plays a large role in the support of summer camp at their site. The role is expected to maintain a flexible schedule including availability for at least two evenings per week to meet children and program needs.

Beyond working directly with clients this role may help to improve the overall program by sharing ideas identifying service gaps and helping strengthen community relationships. This role maintains clear documentation contributes to program planning and reporting and models professional ethical behavior and works closely with their teammates to provide high-quality coordinated care. Through their efforts staff empower clients to grow their strengths reach their goals and build a better future.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain individualized case plans focused on housing employment benefits and client well-being.

• Assist clients with housing searches job readiness benefits enrollment and life skills such as budgeting and daily living.

• Connect clients to healthcare and behavioral health providers; coordinate and when necessary accompany them to appointments.

• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation progress notes and data in HMIS and internal systems.

• Advocate for client rights and provide mediation or conflict resolution with landlords employers and service partners.

• Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations and system partners (e.g. VA APS CPS Probation).

• Serve as a liaison between LifeMoves and community stakeholders promoting collaboration and trauma-informed practices.

• Respond calmly and effectively during crises; connect clients to appropriate supports while ensuring safety.

• Conduct family assessments and develop intervention plans to connect families and children with schools and resources.

• Facilitate workshops support groups and educational activities to promote skill-building and self-sufficiency.

• Plan and oversee childrens programs including summer camps activities and special events.

• Partner with schools to support student attendance enrollment and access to McKinney-Vento resources.

• Support site operations such as maintenance coordination donation management and general facility upkeep.

• Participate in weekly case conferences team meetings and ongoing supervision to enhance professional skills.

• Complete core trainings (CPR MHFA Nonviolent Crisis Intervention HMIS) within the first 90 days of employment.

• Complete additional Relias trainings on trauma-informed care crisis response professional boundaries and mandated reporting.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support program and organizational goals including occasional evenings or weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in a related field preferred; or High School Diploma/GED with 25 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in fields such as peer advocacy community outreach housing or homelessness services preferred.
• Demonstrates care respect and empathy toward people from all backgrounds with a strong commitment to DEIB principles.
• Manages emotions and stress effectively maintaining professionalism and applying de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Open to feedback and continuous learning with an interest in trauma-informed care and harm-reduction practices.
• Works well independently and collaboratively maintaining open communication and accountability.
• Produces clear unbiased and professional written documentation and communication.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in basic technology including email Microsoft Office and client database systems.
• Advocates for clients by helping them navigate benefits and systems to ensure equitable access to services.
• Identifies and connects clients with housing employment healthcare and other community resources.
• Applies research and analytical skills to resolve client needs and track progress.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with community organizations and service providers.
• Experienced or knowledgeable in supporting children youth and families through specialized programs and resources.
• Candidates must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and able to provide verbal and written support in both languages as part of daily responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
• Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team including activity-based dependability self- improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to Life Moves and others on the team. Performance
• Improvement: Sets performance goals establishes the approach creates a learning environment.
• Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines.
• Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions. Shares knowledge communicates openly and anticipates needs to support collective goals. Builds trust by contributing ideas offering assistance and ensuring alignment to achieve results together.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This role may include small amounts of travel to trainings and admin events

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee must frequently stand walk sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.

LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age race color religion sex national origin political affiliation marital status physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying) sexual orientation membership or non-membership in an employee organization personal favoritism lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural of color Native/Indigenous with disabilities who identify as LGBTQIA or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive equitable and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job reasonably required for its performance or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holders responsibility.

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