Program Coordinator

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for the Delaware County Program. The role focuses on contract compliance, service delivery, intake and referrals, and case management to ensure high-quality services.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, schools, and community partners while supporting participants and families. The position requires strong communication, organization, and reporting skills, with a flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, School Counseling, or Youth Development.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families in a community-based setting.
• Proficiency using computers and Microsoft Office 365; EHR knowledge is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain collaborative relationships with local law enforcement, schools, community partners, youth, and families.
• Serve as a liaison between youth and community resources to support successful outcomes.
• Monitor and document participants' behavioral, emotional, and overall progress.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports, progress notes, and case documentation on time.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, case reviews, and community collaborations.
• Support program operations to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with program standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Community work

Youth work

Spanish language (bilingual)

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/School Counseling/Youth Development

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Program Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Delaware County Program and Program Director to ensure the effective delivery of services. This role requires a strong understanding of program operations, including contract compliance, service delivery, participant intake and referrals, and case management services. The Program Coordinator serves as a key resource for maintaining program quality, supporting participants and families, and ensuring compliance with organizational and contractual requirements.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with local law enforcement agencies, schools, community partners, youth, and families.
• Serve as a liaison between youth and community resources to support successful outcomes.
• Monitor and document participants' behavioral, emotional, and overall progress.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports, progress notes, and case documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, case reviews, and community collaborations
• Support program operations to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with program standards.

Availability: Flexible Schedule; may include evenings and weekends

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, School Counseling, or Youth Development preferred.
• Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families in a community-based setting
• Proficiency using computers, Microsoft Office 365; Knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems (EHR) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

About Youth Advocate Programs (YAP)
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering and advocating for safe and effective community-based alternatives to residential care and incarceration that empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive. Through person-centered, community-based services, we help individuals build on their strengths, achieve their goals, and create positive outcomes close to home

Travel Required

Yes. Travel throughout area to homes, schools, and in the community

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Bachelors or better in Educational Counseling or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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