ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR, MARILLAC Position : Activities Coordinator Program: Homeless Services, Marillac Family Shelter Type: Full-time / Non-Exempt Pay Range: $18.91 – $23.58 (hourly) Location: Albany, NY Job Ref. #: 511 Schedule : Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm (noon) to 8pm w/ flexibility as needed Our Mission: St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Our Vision: St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region. About Us: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org Position Overview: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Marillac, the Activities Coordinator ensures a safe, secure, healthy, clean, and positive environment for families as they make their transition from homelessness through after-care. The Activities Coordinator is also responsible to plan, organize and facilitate recreational activities for the children in residence, and conduct family-oriented programming while providing a safe and therapeutic environment in which the infants and pre-school children are cared for during the absence of their primary caretaker. Position Requirements & Specifications: + Ability to work: Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm (noon) to 8pm w/ flexibility as needed . + High School diploma / GED Equivalent is required. College preferred. + A Clean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) and reliable vehicle for transporting clients to community resources, meetings, etc. - with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage - is required. + Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire. + Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus! + Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite & Google Business Workspace; use s ecure Internet practices. + Formal crisis intervention training is a plus! + Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and writing aptitude. + A compassionate, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis. + Capacity and openness to work with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. + A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability; Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability. + Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion while handling sensitive data with strict confidentiality. + Ability to pass background checks, including fingerprinting. Duties & Responsibilities include: + Schedule planning of recreational activities suitable for the children and families living at the facility. + Provide a safe and therapeutic environment in which infants and pre-school children may be cared for while their primary caretaker is absent/away from the shelter community. + Provide infant and pre-school children with age-appropriate developmental and recreational experiences. + Provide parents the opportunity to develop practical child care skills. + Ensure a safe, secure, healthy, and clean environment by reporting situations which need attention, and providing appropriate follow up. + Complete all necessary documentation and reports in a timely manner. + Monitor free and inexpensive recreational opportunities in the Capital Region and incorporate opportunities into the shelter recreational program. + Collaborate with various staff members in providing recreational and educational activities and events for children and families. + Respect the rights of others and protect all confidential information. + Intervene in crisis situations and assist with conflict resolution as needed by providing mediation and facilitating communication. + Participate in professional development programming on a regular basis. + Actively participate in upholding a “client-supportive” and respectful community standard. + Monitor volunteers working within the recreation program. + Safeguard and maintain all Agency recreational equipment and space. + Supervise families during activities or events occurring within the facility. + Transport and chaperone families to planned recreational activities and/or events. + Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/ director. What We Offer You*: + Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package + Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision + $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit* + Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays*! + $500 Employee Referral Bonus* + We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program* + Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution* + 403b Retirement Savings Plan* + Life Insurance* – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee + Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate + Tuition Reimbursement* & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement* + Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities + The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment + Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. *To qualify, certain conditions may apply EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law. Background Checks : We run a thorough and complete pre-employment background check on all candidates being considered for a position, this includes fingerprinting. All candidates must successfully clear the pre-employment background check process, which follows NYS/DOJ requirements. We pay for all pre-employment background checks!