Hamilton Family Center Hamilton Family Center’s (HFC) mission is to end homelessness for families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1985, HFC is nationally recognized as a leader in homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, emergency and transitional shelter, educational and recreational programming for children, rental assistance, and home-based support services. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonfamilycenter.org.
Program Overview Hamilton Family Residences & Emergency Center (HFREC) provides shelter to approximately 55 families (about 150 individuals) experiencing homelessness per night. The program provides three distinct levels of service: an emergency center where families can access shelter for one night, a 60-day crisis center, and a 3 to 6-month temporary shelter. Families receive comprehensive support services that include case management with referrals and linkages to community services and benefits, employment and life skills training, access to basic health services, children’s services, three meals a day, and innovative and direct assistance in securing permanent housing.
Position Summary The Children’s Program Assistant (CPA) is responsible for planning, organizing and leading a wide variety of activities for children ranging in age from infancy to teens.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise children’s activities including playtime, snacks, tutoring, arts and crafts, and field trips.
Set up and clean up after Children’s Program activities and maintain high safety and cleanliness standards in program.
Work with Coordinator to develop and facilitate Children’s and Volunteer events and activities.
Assist the Coordinator in outreach to potential new volunteers.
Assist the Coordinator in contacting volunteers and maintaining communication with volunteers regarding Volunteer Program needs.
Consistently evaluate Children’s Program activities and provide feedback to the Coordinator.
Observe Children’s Program volunteers and assist the Coordinator in evaluating their performance.
Maintain communication with families regarding opportunities for children within the program and within the community.
Actively participate in staff development and staff training as required.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a concentration in education, child development, social services or a related field.
Prior experience with children and/or families preferred.
Sensitivity to the needs of homeless families; able and willing to work with diverse staff and clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Essential job functions include using a telephone, working at a standard computer terminal, ability to follow reasonable ergonomic accommodations, sit and stand for long intervals, reach, bend, lift and carry up to 40 pounds depending on position, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.
Criminal background check, fingerprint imaging, TB (Tuberculosis) clearance and documentation required post offer.
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Compensation and Benefits
Hamilton Family Center offers a competitive wage and benefits package that includes employer-paid major medical and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, an employer-contributed 401K plan, and generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
How to apply
Application Procedure
Reply to jobs@hamiltonfamilycenter.org and attach your resume and a letter of interest.
Include position title in the subject line of your email.
No faxes or phone calls.