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Program Coordinator - Center for Adolescents and Families Northern Region

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), Sycamore, IL, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Full Time


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

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!

Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!

22 Days Off Each Year!

Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!

Competitive salaries and benefits including 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 Coordinator’s 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 program’s fiscal guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s 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/Qualifications

A valid social work license is preferred, but not required.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, minimum car insurance requirement 100,000/300,000 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

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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.

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