Program Coordinator Center for Adolescents and Families Northern Region
Sycamore, IL - USA
Job Summary
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday flexible hours to meet the needs of the program.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of program director or designee the program coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration and supervision of the assigned programs oversight of assigned staff and ensuring quality service delivery and compliance of programs contractual guidelines.
Working At NYAP
- NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
- Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
- Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
- Medical Dental and Vision insurancefor you and your family!
- 22 Days OffEach Year!
- Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
- Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips!
- Peace leave
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Coordinator position may include the following as well as other duties assigned:
- Provide administration and coordination for designated program contracts ensuring high quality delivery of services and compliance with NYAP and funder guidelines.
- Provide coordination for regional services individual family and group services and individual supervision of all staff as assigned. Reviews and signs off on all paperwork generated by the Family Advocates and other program staff allocated to the programs under the Coordinators supervision.
- Provide training guidance and support to team members in the program and services implementation
- Support assigned staff in coordinating services for families and youth including mental health medical educational psychological vocational and social services.
- Assign staff to programmatic responsibilities and regularly review the progress and status of program outcomes and services provided to families and individuals
- Coordinate all intake services for assigned programs including compliance with intake assessments and all documentation as required by each program.
- Conduct intakes and assessments for assigned programs as needed
- Coordinate anger management and parenting classes for adult participants.
- Facilitate/teach anger management and parenting classes following NYAP approved curricula
- Maintain productivity standards on a monthly basis.
- Make public appearances and presentations as requested. Attend community meetings to promote agency programs and to obtain information regarding community resources
- Initiate and coordinate local provider coalition in Dekalb County.
- Work in collaboration with supervisor to develop new programming and sources of revenue. Assist with resource development activities.
- Collaborate with other NYAP programs and staff throughout the organization.
- Complete required reports and submit the reports for processing according to agency policy.
- Provide weekly reports to assigned supervisor.
- Participate in individual supervision weekly and provides regularly scheduled supervision for assigned staff. Organize and conduct monthly staff meetings.
- Responsible for CQI activities ensuring programs meet and maintain national accreditation standards
- Participate in training necessary to carry out program activities and maintain compliance with contractual agreements
- Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and the programs fiscal guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in Social Work Psychology human services or related field
- Five years direct experience in the field of human services.
- Relevant experience working with individuals and families being served through the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system.
- Must be knowledgeable of group facilitation/mediation practices and principles
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smartphones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
- Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) highly preferred.
OTHER SKILLS/QUALIFICATION
- A valid social work license is preferred but not required.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license minimum car insurance requirement 100000/300000 bodily injury.
- Travel within the communities served is required
- Willing to work non-traditional work hours (weekend and evening hours) as well as on-call responsibilities
- Must be able to embrace working as a diverse team both effectively and respectfully with persons of any background race color religion sexual orientation ability national origin or culture
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service
- Must possess excellent verbal listening and written communication skills
If this describes YOU please apply today!
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Qualifications
Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
Required Experience:
Senior IC