Program Coordinator - Safe Place

Boys & Girls Aid; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible time off

Holiday pay

Employee assistance program

Student loan forgiveness

Training in collaborative care

Job summary

Boys & Girls Aid in Hillsboro seeks a Program Coordinator for its Safe Place youth shelter to provide operational and supervision oversight for the program and Youth Care Advocates.

You will oversee day‑to‑day shelter operations, admissions/discharges, budgeting, and program planning while supervising staff and ensuring safety and licensing standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two years’ experience in adolescent youth care with leadership duties.
• Valid driver’s license from residence state with auto liability insurance and DMV record check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day Shelter Services operations and admissions/discharges.
• Manage household finances to stay within shelter budget and handle purchases/ invoices.
• Plan programming and activities, ensuring cultural relevance and safety compliance.
• Supervise Youth Care Counselors with staffing, training, performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Budgeting

Program planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, sociology

Job description

All cultures, races, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome at Boys and Girls Aid. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Boys & Girls Aid is currently seeking aProgram Coordinator for its Safe Place youth shelter to join our mission-driven team in Hillsboro. In this role, you’ll have the rewarding role of providing operational and supervision oversight for the program and Youth Care Advocates.

Shift

• Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Participation in the on‑call rotation is required. On‑call shifts are compensated at $50 for weekday coverage, $100 for weekend coverage, and $150 for holiday coverage.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $24.00–$26.00/hour
• Medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance
• Flexible time off and holiday pay
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer contribution after 6 months
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness
• In‑house training on Collaborative Problem Solving and Trauma‑Informed Care

About Boys & Girls Aid

Founded in 1885, our mission is to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and create opportunities for youth. We value our employees through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty, and we support work‑life balance alongside competitive pay and benefits.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

As a Program Coordinator, you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day operation of Shelter Services including:

• Entries and exits to ensure full bed usage, assess referrals, and maintain decision making authority regarding acceptance and discharge of clients.
• Operational and facility management, in accordance with all contractors, licensing, accreditation, and agency standards
• Managing household finances to be within shelter budget, including supply purchasing, invoice processing and necessary record keeping
• Planning of programming and recreational activities with opportunities that are culturally relevant and gender specific in compliance with Boys & Girls Aid policies and standards

Supervising Youth Care Counselors Includes

• Recruitment, hiring, orientation and training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Implementation of daily routines and weekly recreation schedule.
• Development and implementation of the program’s skill building components by selecting appropriate tools and curricula to be used by staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and files in accordance with both licensing and grant requirements that also meet quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with Director of Shelter Services to resolve any programming‑related health and safety issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (social work, psychology, sociology) and two years’ experience in the care of adolescent youth with one year increasing responsibility in leadershipduties
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence (Oregon or Washington), verification personal automobile liability insurance, and passing DMV driving record check.