Position summary: The Child Care Manager leads Back2Back Cincinnati’s holistic, trauma competent, relational approach for children (K-6th grade), including the oversight of Back2Back Cincinnati’s Child Care team.
Primary responsibilities:
- Maintains a caseload of children and families, as needed.
- Supervises and supports Child Care Coordination strategy.
- Supervises and supports the Child Education Specialist, as they oversee the education strategy for children.
- Leads the intake strategy for children as a participant on the Intake Team.
- Walks children and families through the intake process and implements an assessment system to address current opportunities and barriers in the home and determine the needs for children.
- Oversees the method of creation and maintenance of holistic goals including intervention strategies for children.
- Advocates on behalf of and with children and families to create interdependence in community.
- Oversee Connection Cohort strategy.
- Develops and maintains opportunities for children to develop dependency on Jesus, interdependence in community, and economic sustainability.
- Oversees the evaluation and implementation of CSI and other assessment tools for children.
- Utilize Social Work modalities to help children and families find their voice, build goals, mobilize their strengths, and overcome obstacles to their sustainability.
- Lead children interdisciplinary efforts and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for children and families.
- Lead in crisis management for children, assess safety concerns, and problem solve as needed.
- Lead collaboration efforts with local agencies involved with children and lead efforts to make additional referrals.
- Oversee Child Care Team’s documentation in the Back2Back Care Database.
- Attend appropriate staff meetings and trainings.
- Participate as a member of the Site Leadership Team.
- Utilize 5% of hours in a community of belonging.
- Assist as needed with organizational special events.
- Develop and maintain a team of ministry partners that fully fund the position.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work (licensure preferred) [Certifications & CEU’s may also qualify]
- Training in Trauma Competent Care
- 2+ years of experience working with children and families
Required skills and abilities:
- Have a clear understanding of and commitment to Back2Back’s mission and vision.
- Adhere to and share the Back2Back Statement of Faith, Cultural Values, and Standards of a Staff Member.
- Operate with basic competency in Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
- Access to reliable transportation for providing community-based care.
- Understanding and practice with theories of trauma and attachment.
- Knowledge of resources available to support youth and families in Cincinnati.
- Cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to problem solve (analytical and evaluative).
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity to work within limited resources.
- Adaptability to different circumstances and working conditions.
- Be teachable.
- Demonstration compassion.
- Be relational.
- Motivate others.
- Use active listening.
- Be socially perceptive.
- Demonstrated good judgment and decision making skills.
This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties or responsibilities associated with the role. Staff may be assigned tasks other than those specifically listed in this description in order to further the goals of the role or of the organization.
Back2Back Ministries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults as outlined in the Back2Back Safeguarding Policy. We recognize the effectiveness of safe recruitment and are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding.
