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.
- 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.
- 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.
Supervisory Requirements
- Supervises and supports Child Care Coordination strategy
- Supervises and supports the Child Education Specialist, as they oversee the education strategy for children
- Hold weekly 1:1 meetings to build trust and provide regular oversight.
- Organize, plan, and prioritize department objectives and workloads
- Develop specific goals, set performance standards, and communicate expectations to employees.
- Engage and motivate employees, address conflict, and monitor performance.
- Develop and build functioning teams working toward the same goals.
- Provide active guidance and development to employees by identifying developmental needs, coaching, and assisting employees in advancing their skills. Utilize the annual and quarterly Ministry and Development Plan process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ License/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work (licensure preferred) [Certifications & CEU’s may also qualify]
Experience
- Training in Trauma Competent Care
- 2+ years of experience working with children and families
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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
- Teachable and open to learning.
- Demonstrate compassion and relational skills.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Use active listening skills.
- Be socially perceptive.
- Demonstrated good judgment and decision making skills
Technology
- Basic competency in Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
Culture
Employees are expected to demonstrate a relationship with God and love for others as they:
- Have a clear understanding of and commitment to Back2Back’s mission and vision.
- Live out Back2Back Cultural Values.
- Sign and adhere to the Back2Back Statement of Faith.
- Sign and adhere to the Back2Back Staff Member Standards.
Work Environment & 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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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.
