PISTIS Foundation is a non-profit, social enterprise vehicle, established to be a model provider of empowerment opportunities for the economically challenged in target communities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programs Coordinator - KOTS
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Role Description
The Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter Programs Coordinator is a full-time, permanent role with the location in Lekki-Ajah, Lagos state.
S/He will oversee and plan all programs and activities in the Kids-Off-The-Street Shelter (KOTS), support the House Manager in all her duties, and act as the liaison officer between the Children, their schools, and the PISTIS Foundation Education unit.
Key Deliverables
Oversee, develop, plans, and implements all Educational and co-curriculum programs.
Participate in the orientation of new intakes and volunteers into the shelter.
Supervise and support all program staff (tutoring classes, volunteers, direct observation, written evaluations).
Ensures shelter rules and procedures are adhered to.
Serves as the go-to person whenever the House Manager is unavailable.
Responsible for setting the shelter’s annual budget regarding shelter programs e.g. extra-curricular classes or activities and making sure the shelter does not go over that budget.
In conjunction with the House Manager, sets annual goals and objectives for the shelter and implements a plan to reach those goals.
Supports the House Manager in Developing and maintaining policies and procedures of the shelter. Ensures compliance with the policies and procedures for both clients and staff.
Participates in all management meetings.
Provides First Aid to the children in the shelter.
Provides support to the House Manager in Managing effectively the interface with family members, law courts and regulatory agencies as required.
Acts as a social worker representative on behalf of the children in the law courts.
Maintains and updates case files of all children in the shelter and keeps all records pertaining to academic and co-curricular activities daily logs, progress notes, incident reports etc.
Provides counseling to children in the shelter and ensures confidentiality of children in the shelter.
Provides tutoring assistance to the children in the shelter.
Support with timely renewal of regulatory licenses as at when required.
Financials:
Monthly/weekly shelter budget inputs and manage assigned budget.
Assist with contract negotiations, new & existing licenses evaluation.
Qualifications
HND or Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Education Administration, Social Work or related field is an added advantage.
Minimum of 4yrs working experience in the education, administration or related field.
Teaching background an asset
Computer proficiency particularly in Microsoft Office i.e. excel, power point & word in their application to problem solving (Budget calculation, presentation, reports, etc.)
Working knowledge and application of Graphics design or use of Corel Draw an added advantage
A working knowledge of how to plan, implement and supervise programs for children.
Hands on experience working with children from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Hands-on knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office i.e. Excel, PowerPoint & Word in their application to problem solving e.g. Budget calculations, presentations, reports etc.
Ability to tutor children and provide quality care to children in the shelter.
Good supervision skills.
Experienced managerial skills
Loves working with children, empathetic, mature & caring.
Good leadership skills, experience of mentoring junior staff.
Team player & self-motivated with the ability to work as an effective change agent.
Cost consciousness and ability to delegate.
Effective communication Skills.
Good Interpersonal Skills.
Trustworthy.
Planning and organization skills.
Agile, ability to walk up and down the stairs, ability to lift at least 15kg.
Ability to drive
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.