Program Coordinator - Baby's Best Start (2289)

Center for Family Services; Clementon (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

Center for Family Services is seeking a Program Coordinator for Baby's Best Start in New Jersey. The role leads daily delivery of curriculum, teaches classes, and ensures reporting and family linkages with Family Success Centers.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience, with strong collaboration skills and a commitment to family-centered service delivery. A sign-on bonus is available for new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher.
• At least two years of experience working with the program population.
• Experience facilitating groups and building collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly classes as primary instructor for BBS at both FSC sites.
• Prepare lesson plans and deliver 7 class sessions per cohort.
• Facilitate group discussions in a warm, supportive environment.
• Coordinate guest presenters and content specialists as needed.
• Maintain outreach and strong partnerships with FSC staff and community organizations.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Group facilitation

Curriculum delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Program Coordinator - Baby's Best Start (2289)

*Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Job Type/Status:Full-Time

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and direct delivery of Baby's Best Start (BBS) under the revised program model. The program coordinator serves as the primary classroom instructor, delivering all curriculum sessions at both the Promise Neighborhood FSC and Building Bridges FSC. Responsibilities include teaching weekly classes, completing all required reporting, ensuring linkage of families to the Family Success Centers (FSCs), conducting follow-up contact related to class participation, and maintaining strong partnerships with FSC staff and community organizations. Ensures that the mission of the Camden County Covenant for Children, Youth and Families, Standards for Prevention, Principles of Family Support, and Protective Factors are incorporated into all aspects of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary instructor for all BBS classes at both FSC locations.
• Prepares lesson plans and delivers 7 class sessions per cohort using the curriculum.
• Facilitates group discussions and educational sessions in a warm, supportive environment.
• Coordinates guest presenters and content specialists as needed.
• Ensures a welcoming, inclusive, and family-centered classroom atmosphere.

Family Engagement & FSC Linkages

• Ensures 100% of families are linked to the FSC for ongoing support and services.
• Conducts follow-up contact related to class attendance, engagement, and FSC connection.

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

• Completes attendance, progress tracking, and required reports accurately and on time.
• Ensures all program outcomes, deliverables, and Level of Service requirements are met.
• Maintains communication with the funders regarding program activities.

Recruitment, Outreach & Partnerships

• Coordinates participant recruitment in collaboration with FSC staff.
• Conducts outreach and builds relationships with community and faith-based organizations.
• Represents BBS at community events, meetings, and presentations.
• Works closely with FSC staff to support family engagement and retention.

Program Coordination

• Plans and executes program events, including graduation ceremonies at the end of each cohort.
• Ensures families who do not complete all sessions may join future cohorts to graduate.
• Maintains communication with internal and external partners to support program success.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or higher
• At least two years of experience working with program population
• Experience facilitating groups and building collaborations

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Maintains First A and CPR certifications, as required by funder and licensing agent for specific programs pertinent to this position
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License in the state of his/her residence if job is classified as Essential driving
• Must have and maintain automobile insurance if driving a personal vehicle

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Understanding of preventive strategies and the value of empowering families
• Trained in Active Now curriculum
• Ability to give and carry out written and oral directions.
• Ability to facilitate groups
• Negotiates, persuades, and modifies opinion in order to reach the goals/objectives of Center For Family Services.
• Ability to complete basic mathematical operations and use them to calculate figures such as percentages and means for the analysis of reports
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and responds to email in a professional manner
• Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the prioritizing of workload and inclusion of supervisor in staff and programmatic decisions
• Ability to lead classes in an effective and efficient manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, up to 4 hours.
• Must be able to lift / carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to travel to different Center For Family Services' building sites, community agencies and client homes in the community.

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.