Bilingual Program Specialist

Center for Child Protection

Job Description

Job Title: Bilingual Program Specialist

Supervisor: Program Manager

Job Summary: The Program Specialist is responsible for providing trauma informed supervision and support for children and families receiving services at the Center. Additionally, this position is responsible for program related projects including, but not limited to, maintenance of the Kids Closet, Project Graduation, and Birthday Boxes. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, focus in behavioral science

· 3 years’ experience in social services

· Experience with childcare

· Strong, positive, interpersonal skills

· Ability to have a flexible schedule

· Valid Texas driver’s license and excellent driving record required

· Bilingual English/Spanish required

Job Tasks:

1. Provides supervision for children and families during their scheduled appointments at main and Lakeway locations

2. Maintains a safe, comfortable and engaging environment for clients in Program

3. Maintains program readiness

4. Performs data entry, as needed

5. Communicates with clinical and forensic interview staff regarding shared clients

6. Provides assistance with after-hours cases, as needed

7. Supports training for interns and volunteers, as needed

8. Provides assistance with shopping for emergency funds and items for the Kid's Closet

9. Coordinates special projects including creating parent packets, preparing group folders, organizing the Kid’s Closet, and planning for Project Graduation event

10. Assists with front desk coverage

11. Aids with locally sponsored trainings

12. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the mission, core values and vision of the organization and the children’s advocacy model

13. Attends regular staff meetings and other community meetings as assigned

14. Provides transportation via passenger van between a city bus line connection and the Center for Child Protection, as assigned

15. Performs other duties as assigned

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements:

Reaching Occasionally

Handling Occasionally

Talking Frequently

Hearing Frequently

Near Acuity Frequently

Vision Accommodation Occasionally

Color Vision Occasionally

Field of Vision Occasionally

Strength: Light Work-Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Environmental Conditions:

Noise: 3-Moderate

Work Situations:

Dealing with people

Making Judgments/Decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as required by their supervisor. This position is an in-person service that requires the employee to be on-site and have direct contact with children, families, staff, and CPT members.

CACTX guidelines designates Children’s Advocacy Centers as essential employers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36,000 - $40,000