AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The Parents Place program is the parent education arm of JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth. We offer expert guidance, parent coaching, and workshops  to help families navigate parenting challenges from infancy through teen years. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Parents Place, the Coordinator plans and implements child and parent education programs that are responsive to the needs of constituents of Parents Place. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Hourly Pay: $30/hr (depending on experience)
• Employment Type: Part-time non-exempt position without benefits
• Shifts Available:  6 to 10 hours per week, 2 mornings from 9:45AM-12:15PM
• Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
• Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and implements a creative, age-appropriate program for children and parents using the Drop-In Center
• Organizes and maintains the space and equipment in the Play Area, meeting Agency standards for cleanliness
• Keeps accurate records of the unduplicated number of children and parents served in the Drop-In Center
• Provide written materials for Parent workshops and other CCY programs
• Represent Parents Place to the community as requested, to increase support for the program and to ensure that the community is aware of Parents Place as a resource
• Acts as a positive role model for parents and refers parents to parent education groups and workshops

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, required or equivalent experience required
• Proven knowledge and understanding of parent-child interactions, child development and the needs of parents, and children
• Proven experience in facilitating support groups and educational workshops

To be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements and competencies listed above. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.