Program Coordinator - Clubhouse

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Program Coordinator for the Youth and Family Peer Advocate Workforce Expansion Program. This leadership position involves training and managing Peer Advocates, fostering partnerships with community organizations, and ensuring program compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work and experience with government contracts. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families through innovative social services. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of peer advocacy in New York City while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent preferred; Bachelor's with 3+ years of Peer Advocate supervisory experience required.
• Proficient in typing, emails, and phone communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a part-time direct report and oversee day-to-day program activities.
• Ensure programming meets measurable goals and compliance with OMH obligations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Team-Building Skills

Typing Proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Spreadsheets

Calendar Development

BCS Apricot 360 database

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Program Coordinator - Youth and Family Peer Advocate Workforce Expansion Program

Location: 980 Halsey Street | Brooklyn, NY 11207

Reports to: Division Director for Services for People Living with Disabilities

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week, aligned with program operation hours, M-F 9:00am-5:00pm. Contract is scheduled to run from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $73,000

Program Summary

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) is one of New York City’s largest and oldest poverty-fighting nonprofits. We partner with people of all ages to overcome obstacles on their paths to self-determination, through our afterschool, food, housing, literacy, ESOL, psychiatric rehabilitation, work readiness, and workforce development programs across more than 25 sites in Brooklyn. BCS serves approximately 20,000 individuals a year.

The Youth and Family Peer Advocate Workforce Expansion Program, a new program at BCS funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), will unite a variety of BCS programs that have already employed and/or helped train Peer Advocates to work together to further champion, train, and expand the peer sector of the social services workforce.

Position Summary

The position of Program Coordinator for the Youth and Family Peer Advocate Workforce Expansion Program is a leadership role which requires previous experience with training and managing Youth and/or Family Peer Advocates, and willingness to champion the value of their contributions to social and human services. Experience working with government contracts and the New York State and City Peer Advocate credentialing systems is also required, along with skill in cultivating strong partnerships with other peer-advocate-oriented, workforce development nonprofits.

The Program Coordinator will work to unite a range of other BCS programs that already train or employ Peer Advocates to collaborate with up to six external community partners to promote the Peer Advocacy Credentialing Campaign. The Program Coordinator will review candidates’ responses to this campaign and recruit a minimum of 48 candidates for Peer Advocate certification, shepherding these candidates through training programs in New York City and State. The Coordinator will also oversee the disbursement of stipends to Peer Advocates in training, to incentivize their ongoing progress through credentialing coursework, to graduation and full certification.

Responsibilities:

• Provides supervision and coverage for one part-time direct report, a credentialed Youth or Family Peer Advocate.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities/events that are part of the outreach and required Scope of Work of this program.
• Ensure programming activities are designed to achieve, and are achieving, measurable goals in line with BCS mission and OMH contractual obligations.
• Attend and/or facilitate regular meetings with BCS Division Directors, partner agency leaders, Peer Advocate candidates, and workforce development stakeholders.
• Oversee and monitor BCS Apricot 360 database to ensure program compliance reporting, enrollment numbers, and rates of participation.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and stipend distributions for all Peer Advocate candidates.
• Participate in cross-agency working groups and committees to achieve agency goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or other relevant field with Peer Advocate supervisory experience (3 years or more) required.
• Proficient in typing; responding to emails, and phone calls.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Google Docs; Spreadsheets; and Calendar Development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, supervisory and team-building skills.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.