Program Coordinator

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

Employee Assistance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time, hourly Program Coordinator to run an 8-week leadership summer program for New Brunswick youth aged 14 to 18.

Responsibilities include supporting the Middlesex County Diversion program and director, overseeing day-to-day operations, contract compliance, service delivery, and youth intake/referral processes. Light travel is required; bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred; commensurate experience accepted.
• At least one year of personnel and budgets management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; EHR experience is a plus.
• Experience in home and community-based services preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
• Spanish bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Middlesex County Diversion program and program director.
• Understand day-to-day operations, contract compliance, service delivery, and intake/referral processes.
• Assist in operation/administration of the local program and conduct advocacy duties.
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home.
• Light travel to support community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Spanish bilingual preferred

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR system experience

Job description

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Seasonal position to coordinate and facilitate an 8-week leadership summer program for New Brunswick youth between the ages of 14 to 18.

Summary of the Position: This position is responsible to provide support for the Middlesex County Diversion program and program director.

• Program Coordinator should have a strong knowledge of the day-to-day operations of their program, particularly as it relates to contract compliance, service delivery, and the participants intake/referral process for services.
• The work has less to do with general office duties than with assisting in the operation or administration of a local program/unit.
• Position will also perform Advocate duties. Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

The position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Light Travel throughout community.

Availability: This is a 8-week, seasonal position

Hourly Rate: $21.00

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
• At a minimum, at least one-year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Experience in the provision of home and community-based services.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

Benefits Available:

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

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Ligh Travel throughout community

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

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

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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