Program Coordinator - Home Youth Services

The Home Youth Services operates a sheltering service for youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness. The Program Coordinator will coordinate HYS services including facilitating daily operations under Program Management purchasing and ordering of supplies coordinating housekeeping and food services upholding program data collection & reporting collaborating with HYS staff and assisting with program planning geared towards expansion of HYS service offerings. This position collaborates with a team of youth site specialists case managers and community partners to ensure continuity of client services.

Candidates must submit application by 5/16/2024 in order to be considered for first round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in social services public health or related field.

Two years of related social service experience.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Ideal candidates will possess two or more years of homeless service delivery experience.

Experience working with youth and young adults ages 1118 preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license insured vehicle available for use on the job and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.

• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.

• Candidate must pass Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check.

• Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire.

• Candidate must pass preemployment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prior training experience in the following areas preferred but not required: Mandatory Reporting Privacy Laws Trauma Informed Care Suicide Intervention Collaborative Problem Solving and Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect. Training completion required within specified timeframes to retain active employment.

• Demonstrated experience working with the atrisk homeless runway and street youth population as well as community partners and social service agencies.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to read analyze and articulate technical procedures and governmental regulations.

• Must possess excellent planning organization and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Facilitates and assists with the daily operations of services inclusive of housekeeping laundry kitchen and supportive services.

• Supports staff adherence to program policy and procedures.

• Responsible for training incoming volunteers interns and employees.

• Coordinates and plans enrichment opportunities for youth.

• Is responsible for all financial tracking inventory acquisition and purchase reconciliation for supplies for the program.

• Receives maintenance and makes appropriate maintenance requests for the program building; may be required to assist with maintenance repair.

• Oversees the programs vehicle utilization log and the vehicle maintenance log ensuring accurate employee use. Schedules vehicle maintenance as needed

• Communicates program needs maintenance issues and client issues with the program manager.

• Acts as the program safety committee member; ensures the program is compliant with all agency state and federal safety standards.

• Ensures that facilities meet licensing requirements and ensures the daily cleanliness of the program facility.

• Maintains complete client records daily activity logs mileage logs and other reports as directed.

• Applies crisis intervention and deescalation techniques as needed.

• Identifies program candidates through use of program referrals coordinated entry system and direct referrals from state and federal partners.

• Enters complete client data and service transactions in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

• Establishes and maintains positive productive working relationships with housing programs police (and other local officials) and providers of services and resources to homeless neighbors.

• Fill in for Site Assistants and Case Managers as needed by Program Manager.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust

• Regularly lift and/or move 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.

• Frequent driving in all weather conditions to Agency sites in Polk and Marion counties.

• Able to physically and mentally tolerate escalated and occasionally destructive behavior from youth or other clients.

• Able to deescalate others and respond calmly and lead others in a crisis.

• Generally proceeds independently in accordance with Agency policies guidelines and initiatives.

• Maintains calm dispositions and regulates emotions when clients staff or others may become escalated.

• Regulates emotions and handles pressure of frequent demands for attention time and work tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Mostly indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

• Close quarters often with a client population experiencing homelessness substance use disorders and/or severe and persistent mental illness and/or unpredictable behavior.

• Ability to work outside of normal business hours including evenings weekends and holidays.

MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression age veterans and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position please notify a member of our team at (503).

*MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense.

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