Program Coordinator

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) seeks a part-time Program Coordinator to support the Johnson County program and work with the Program Director.

The role covers up to 20 hours per week with flexible evenings and weekends as needed. The position responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, managing intake and enrollment, ensuring compliance, and providing direct advocacy and crisis support to youth and families in home, school, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with commensurate experience in community-based agency programs.
• At least one year experience managing personnel and budgets.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily program operations and administrative activities to support effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, program policies, and documentation standards.
• Manage participant intake, assessment, referral, and enrollment processes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to achieve goals and maintain quality services.
• Provide direct advocacy and support services to youth and families in home, school, and community settings.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor with a strength-based, family-centered approach.
• Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, and ongoing evaluations of participant needs.
• Develop individualized safety plans and support strategies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ISP development.
• Provide crisis intervention services and respond to participant needs, including 24/7 support as required.
• Maintain regular contact with participants, families, providers, and community partners.

Skills

Bilingual/Spanish

Computer skills

Home and community-based services

Non-degree acceptable with 2-5 years

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a national nonprofit that provides community-based alternatives to youth incarceration and residential placement. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, YAP partners with youth justice, child welfare, behavioral health, and education systems to deliver individualized, wraparound services that keep youth safely in their homes and communities.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP)’s model focuses on building strong relationships with youth and families, connecting them to local resources, and supporting positive life outcomes through strength-based, culturally responsive approaches. Advocates work directly in the community to help participants develop skills, meet goals, and strengthen family and community connections

Status: Part TimeHourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: The Program Coordinator is responsible for direct support for theJohnson County program and Program Director.

• Coordinate daily program operations and administrative activities to support effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, program policies, and documentation standards.
• Manage participant intake, assessment, referral, and enrollment processes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to achieve program goals and maintain quality services.
• Provide direct advocacy and support services to youth and families in home, school, and community settings.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor, promoting a strength-based and family-centered approach.
• Conduct comprehensive intakes, assessments, and ongoing evaluations of participant needs.
• Develop and facilitate individualized safety plans and support strategies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to Individualized Service Plan (ISP) development and implementation.
• Provide crisis intervention services and respond to participant needs, including 24/7 support as required.
• Maintain regular contact with participants, families, service providers, and community partners.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete case documentation and record maintenance.
• Monitor participant progress and coordinate services to support positive outcomes.
• Support program reporting, data collection, and quality assurance efforts.
• Foster positive relationships with youth, families, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to supporting youth and families through community-based services.

Availability: Position works up to 20 hours per week; Flexible Non-Traditional Hours; Evenings and Weekends may be required.

Hourly Rate: $21 per hour.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with commensurate experience in community-based agency programs except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
• At minimum, at least one-year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in the provision of home and community-based services is a plus.
• Willing a consider non-degreed applicant with 2-5 years of experience.
• Proficient computer skills required; Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Experience in the provision of home and community-based services.
• Bilingual/Spanish Speaking is strongly preferred!
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage

Benefits Available:

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

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, 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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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