Children's Village Activities Coordinator

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

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Annual Salary: $65,234 - $87,402

This position is onsite.

• Plan, organize, and facilitate social, educational, and recreational activities for youth residents.
• Coordinate activities that support engagement, personal growth, and a positive campus environment.
• Collaborate with facility staff and external partners to ensure activities are safe and aligned with program objectives.
• Use County and department-specific software to track activities and complete related assignments.

• Contribute to a structured environment that supports positive youth engagement and daily routine.
• Work in a collaborative setting with staff and partners dedicated to program consistency and quality.
• Gain hands-on experience coordinating activities within a residential campus environment.
• Perform work that is organized, purposeful, and centered on creating meaningful daily experiences for youth.

At Children’s Village, your work truly matters. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to helping youth thrive, providing not just care, but hope, stability, and opportunity. If you enjoy planning and facilitating structured activities while working as part of a team-focused environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive contribution at Children’s Village.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university with a major in Recreation, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a closely related field.
• Have had at least two (2) years of full-time experience working with youth in a residential, educational, or recreational setting; OR be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test and have had at least four (4) years of full-time experience working with youth in a residential, educational, or recreational setting.

• Must obtain and maintain valid certificates in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and CPI Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• Must submit to immunizations as requested by the Department of Health & Human Services and to periodic tuberculin skin tests or chest x-rays at County expense.
• Before beginning employment, candidates will be required to provide Children’s Village with documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, applicants being considered for hire will be asked to sign a form authorizing Children’s Village to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the privacy act of 1974.

Applicants For Positions At Children’s Village Will Not Be Considered If They Have Been Convicted Of Either Of The Following

• Child Abuse or Neglect.
• A felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire.

• Develops, organizes, and implements structured programs such as art, music, sports, games, fitness, and educational workshops that align with residents’ interests and treatment goals.
• Designs and implements diverse recreational, cultural, educational, and wellness programs suited to the needs, ages, and developmental levels of residents.
• Encourages resident…