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Who We Are:

At Hamilton Families, our mission is to end family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, we have been meeting the most urgent needs of unhoused families in our community. Our programs specialize in preventing family homelessness when possible, providing shelter and transitional housing to families in times of need, supporting the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness, and quickly returning families to safe and stable housing throughout the Greater Bay Area. At Hamilton Families, we believe the San Francisco Bay Area is at its best when people from all backgrounds can start a life here, raise a family here, and thrive here. We envision a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, where homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and where all people and families have a safe and stable place to live. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to our collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

We’re excited to be adding a Children Services Specialist to our growing team! This is an engaging and rewarding opportunity that plays an integral role within the organization. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with our participants and contributing to the fight against homelessness. The Children Services Specialist will report directly to the Children Services Coordinator and be part of the Shelter Program team. This individual is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading a wide variety of activities for children ranging in age from infancy to teens for the facility’s Children’s Services Program.

What Your Day Looks Like:

Supervise children’s activities, including playtime, snacks, tutoring, arts and crafts, and field trips, while ensuring a safe and clean environment.
Coordinate and support the afterschool program, providing transportation, leading activities, assisting with homework, and promoting academic, social, and emotional development. Help facilitate programming for teens and toddlers.
Collaborate with the manager to plan and implement events and activities for children and volunteers and assist with volunteer recruitment and communication.
Regularly assess children’s activities and volunteer performance, providing feedback to the Manager.
Maintain communication with families about program opportunities and community resources for children.
Model positive behaviors and support participants in daily living skills, personal interactions, and time. management, while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Respond to emergencies appropriately, coordinating with staff, police, fire, and medical personnel as needed.
Participate in staff development, training, case reviews, and team meetings.
Assist in coordinating partnerships and on-site programs.
Ensure accurate documentation of participant information and services, including using Salesforce to track records.
Drive/Transport children to and from school, program locations, and field trips.
Perform other duties as requested.

What Makes You Successful in This Role:

Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people on projects and making decisions for the benefit of our participants.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to meet goals.
Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgement and uphold policies and procedures.
Sensitivity to the needs of families experiencing homelessness.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

What You Bring:

A background in working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs.
Valid Driving License.
1+ year of experience working with children and or families in a licensed childcare setting.
High school diploma or GED required along with 12 core semester units in early childhood education/ development.
16 hours EMSA CPR and First Aid Certification.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other software.
Ability to travel locally and long distance to meet with vendors and participants.

We encourage applicants to apply even if they feel they do not meet all the listed criteria. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development within our team. Your unique skills and experiences may be exactly what we need to succeed together.

Why Choose Us:

Our commitment to welcome all individuals creates a richness of viewpoints and keen ability to challenge established thinking.
Enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan.
Wellness and commuter benefit programs.
Paid time off and holidays.

Our Values:

Resourceful
Helpful/ “Yes, And”
Growth Mindset
Data Informed
EDI: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive

Salary Range: $28.00 per hour

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Union Representation: Yes

Schedule: Part-time (20-25 hours a week) (Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm)

Location: 260 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization. We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams. We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds and ages, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, candidates in the LGBTQ+ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the gender spectrum. Additionally, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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