Children's Program Associate

Childrens Program Associate

Department: Shelter and Community Programs
Location: White River Junction Vermont
Status: Part-time non-exempt approximately 2025 hours per week
Compensation:
$22.00 per hour plus benefits

About Upper Valley Haven

Since 1980 Upper Valley Haven has provided shelter food education and supportive services to people experiencing housing instability and food insecurity. Our work is grounded in respect kindness dignity accountability hospitality and community participation.

Position Summary

Upper Valley Haven seeks a compassionate and experienced Childrens Program Associate to support children and families connected to the Byrne Family Shelter.

This is acollaborative hands-on role working alongside the Childrens Program Supervisor other Haven staff families volunteers and community partners. The Associate contributes to high-quality programming and supportive relationships with children and families. The position is focused on direct service collaboration and contributing as part of the Childrens Services team.

Why Join Us

Every day youll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families create positive experiences and contribute to a team dedicated to helping children learn grow and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision support and enrichment for children in after-school summer shelter-based and other programming.

• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate educational recreational and community-based activities in collaboration with the Childrens Services team.

• Use trauma-responsive and inclusive practices to support childrens social emotional and developmental growth.

• Collaborate with families schools volunteers service providers community partners and Haven colleagues.

• Maintain developmental observations and program records that support quality programming and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Education or training in child development education social work human services or a related field.

• Experience working directly with children and families with knowledge of child development and trauma-responsive practice.

• Strong communication organization teamwork and relationship-building skills.

• Commitment to inclusive family-centered and culturally responsive services.

• Valid drivers license.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 2025 hours per week. For most of the year hours follow the after-school program schedule and are generally afternoon to early evening beginning between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. and ending around 5:30 p.m. The schedule also includes occasional full-day programming and different hours during the summer program. This primarily on-site role includes field trips outdoor activities family events and community-based programming.

Compensation and Benefits

$22.00 per hour

Benefits include employer-funded health dental and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; 403(b) retirement matching; paid time off; and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We encourage you to apply if your experience and interests align with this role even if you dont meet every qualification listed.

Upper Valley Haven is committed to providing an accessible application process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Upper Valley Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse welcoming and safe workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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