Pathway Home Project Coordinator

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No list of perks specified

Job summary

Socket.dev in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the Department of Labor Pathway Home and to guide a team of four toward funder-driven outcomes.

You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets and data entry, and coordinate reporting and partner MOUs to support program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related fields required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years supervisory experience required.
• Within six weeks of hire, obtain First Aid and CPR certification and pass medical checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program faculty (3 Career Coaches, 1 Job Developer) and substitute as needed.
• Ensure compliance with DOL, contract, and fiscal regulations.
• Monitor costs to meet budget guidelines.
• Oversee accurate data entry of participant records.
• Develop simple, reliable systems to track performance goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information

Office equipment

Empathy

Patience

Verbal & written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related fields

High school diploma or equivalent + 4 years supervisory experience

Job description

Job Summary:

The Project Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Department of Labor Pathway Home and monitors the daily management of the team of 4 focusing on broader goals and outcomes as required by the funder.

Essential Duties:

• Ultimate responsibility for the supervision of program faculty, 3 Career Coach and 1 Job Developer. If necessary, substitute for, and adequately perform all duties of any other paid faculty (staff).
• Ensure compliance with DOL, administrative and fiscal regulations in accordance with the Contract Agreement provisions.
• Monitor operational costs meet budget guidelines.
• Oversee accurate data entry of participant records
• Own the program’s results and put simple, reliable systems in place to track and meet every performance goal
• Communicate with senior leadership about program status, risk and achievements.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the project such as developing MOUs with all partners that outline responsibilities and protocols, as well as managing day-to-day relationships with all partners.
• Collect and aggregate all data and provide all reporting.
• Mentor/Coach faculty provide guidance, share expertise to achieve professional development/growth.
• Development of quality control procedures to ensure high-quality services and quality improvement.
• Assist in resolving programmatic and personnel issues or concerns that arise.
• Monitor employment services activities of faculty such as intake, assessment, training, job search activities, workshops, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings to create a productive and cohesive team environment.
• Supervise preparation and submission of all required reports.
• Ensure program compliance with Amity policies and procedures, relevant to federal and state regulations and contract obligations.
• Responsible for the daily management and quality of care and services afforded to students is in keeping with contemporary therapeutic community methodologies and “best practice” standards.
• Oversee the capabilities of the project; ensure that accommodation will be made to meet individual and/or special needs of students.
• Attend and participate in Amity community building functions.
• Attend and participate in funder(s) meetings, training, events, functions etc. as it pertains to Employment Services.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related fields, and two-year experience working with a criminal justice population
• A High school diploma or equivalent AND 4 years’ experience in a supervisory position.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required:

• Within six weeks of hire, obtain First Aid and CPR certification AND pass a physical examination and tuberculosis test from a health professional.
• Must have a valid California driver's license and be eligible for Amity vehicle insurance.

Preferred: NONE

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to exercise an amount of empathy and understand the importance of role-reversal.
• Demonstrates skill in patience, active listening, and interest in diverse life stories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a genuine enthusiasm for helping people.
• Demonstrates proper attitudes and techniques and techniques to residential students.
• As a condition of employment with Amity, a job offer will not be binding upon Amity until and unless Amity and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (“CDCR”) obtain satisfactory results from its investigation into your background

ADA Information:

Physical Requirements:

• Faculty must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently sitting and typing for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop.
• Frequently required talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks
• Required to wear comfortable and office appropriate clothes.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to change direction as priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to professionally work under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.
• Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

• Generally, in an indoor office setting.

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold or hot.

Travel:

• May travel as needed.