Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
San Leandro, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 31
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Program Coordinator - San Leandro CA
Alternative Family Services is looking for a Program Coordinator to join our San Leandro location supporting ECM. TheProgramCoordinatoris responsible forthecoordinationofclientand family services. The Program Coordinatorwill support various agency programs and may includesocial services mental healtheducationaland prevention programs.If youre ready to join a team whose mission is to support vulnerable children and youth in the community then your opportunity is here! Alternative Family Services offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits see below and apply today!This is a temporary role through 6/30/2026.
About Alternative Family Services
Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability safety and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster adoption mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity equal opportunity and excellence.
Driving Requirements
This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus position requires employee to possess a valid CA drivers license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.
This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus position requires employee to possess a valid CA drivers license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GEDrequired
- Minimum 3yearsexperiencein a socialservicerelatedfieldproviding services to children or families with complex needs
- Obtain andmaintainfingerprint and governmentand Agencyrequiredbackground clearances
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Able to driveand transport childreninto a variety of community settings using a personalvehicle that ismaintainedin safe working order
- Current and valid California drivers license with an acceptable driving record current and valid auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy and vehicle registration
- Possessa high levelof integrityhonestyand strong work ethic
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- If applying for Spanish-speaking pay differential must be able to meet linguistic needs of families
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to lead thefacilitationof group meetings
- Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written oral or diagram form
- Ability to serve a diverse client and family population with cultural awareness
- Able tomaintaina professional demeanor in a stressful environment
- Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities
- Able to interact with co-workerscounty representatives and other treatment team membersas part of a cooperative team
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision andmanage time and prioritize workload
- Excellent organizational andattention todetail skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach and engagement activities tofacilitatelinkage to the services for various agency programs. Outreach and Engagementmayconsistof phone calls mailed information and field visits
- Serve as the day-to-day contact forclients and cases assignedto address questions about the status of referrals or cases assigned
- Coordinate with internal and external services for AFS clients
- Supervision and oversight of program (ECM ISFC etc.) cases
- Collaboration withAFSQM department
- Offer services where the client lives seeks care or finds most easily accessible including office-based telehealth or field-based services
- Liaison with countyand community representativestoestablishand buildopen communicationsand relationships
- Learnand applyvarious evidence-based practices based on thepopulationsneedsto support referralsclientsand families
- Contribute to a positive team culture
- Leadandparticipateingroup programmingstaff meetings supportgroupsand training sessions
- Provide services via methods consistent with the agencys standards and policies
- Attention to detail tomonitorclient assignment and complete tasks in line with required timelines
- Ability to engage clients in multiple modalities including text emailvirtualandin-person
- Escalate issues appropriately and provide input into continuous quality improvement efforts
- Review and approve documentation for quality of completion and timeliness ensuring all written material and computer data entry is completedin a timely manner
- Attendandparticipateinmeetings as assigned
- Maintain client charts to ensure compliance withContractual/Medi-Cal/county/state regulations
- Visit client sites and transport clients using personal vehicle that ismaintainedin safe working order into a variety of community settings
- Provide emergency and crisisresponse. Evenings and weekends may berequired
- Other duties as assigned
We Offer
- A professional supportive and culturally diverse work environment
- $25-$31/hourly
- IRS standard mileage reimbursement
- Benefits package which includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Chiropractic&Acupuncture
- Flex-spending options
- Life and disability insurance
- 403(b) option
- Over 8 weeks time off annually!(11 vacation days the first year accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 11 paid holidays including your birthday off&12 sick days annually!)
- AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry Age Color Disability Genetic Information Gender Gender Identity Gender expression Marital status Medical condition Military or veteran status National origin Race Religion Sex and Sexual orientation.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
About Company
Alternative Family Services provides thoughtful, informed foster care, adoption & mental health services in Northern California. Get in touch with us today.
