SAFE KIDS PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Since 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona with a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.  

The Family Education Department is ready to hire a Safe Kids Program Coordinator to join our team.  

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals that are committed to Child Safety and Parent Education.  

In this role you will be a primary instructor leading educational workshops for parents, caregivers, professionals, and community members. Workshops are led both virtually and in-person at partner locations throughout Maricopa County. Classes are taught at varying times to ensure that they are available when caregivers need them, including evenings. The position will use a variety of evidence informed/based curriculum to teach parents and caregivers, positive discipline techniques, childhood development, creating secure attachment. Our goal is to provide education that will help families and caregivers provide a safe and healthy setting that a child can have future success in life.  

As the Safe Kids Program Coordinator, you will also be responsible for leading the Safe Kids Maricopa County Coalition.  The position oversees all injury prevention and safety related initiatives for the local coalition including car seat safety, water safety, safe sleep and more. The Coalition members meet monthly to address the injury prevention initiatives, host monthly car seat check events and annual Safety events

To be considered you must have: 

• A bachelor's degree in Family Studies & Human Development, or a related field, and 2 years experience working with children or families. 

• Ability to effectively teach virtually and in person with diverse groups of clients 

• Knowledge of child development and positive parenting techniques  

• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and the needs of the clients.  

• Multi-tasking skills, event planning and flexibility to work with different types of groups.  

• A personal vehicle is required for daily use for travel to partner and CCA sites.  

• A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license. 

• A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting. 

You are a star candidate if you have the above, and:  

• Prior teaching experience working with adult education. 

• Certified Car Seat Technician  

• Certifications in parent education programs such as Triple P, Conscious Discipline, Active Parenting  

• Community Coalition building experience 

• Understanding of Trauma Informed Care 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus 

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Health Savings Account 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 401K with company match 

• Generous amount of PTO  

• Quarterly Staff Appreciation Activities 

• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities 

***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.