Program Coordinator

Title: Program Coordinator

Status: Non-Exempt: Full-time

Reports to: Associate Director of Programs

THE POSITION

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With limited supervision, the Program Coordinator leads and / or supports educational, advocacy, and mentoring programs with youth and program partner participants. This position is responsible for recruiting and/or retaining participants, the coordination and implementation of successful program components, and creating positive community partnerships. Will collaborate with school site administration, community program coordinators, and other agency representatives as needed to engage and support program and participants. This person will be a high-energy, results-oriented, self-starting leader, capable of quickly taking control and assisting with needs.

RESPONISIBILITIES

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• Maintain daily detailed communication with supervisor utilizing Teams chat, email, excel documentation, and calendar documentation.
• Maintain a detailed calendar.
• Maintain a record of communication with all external parties.
• Maintain detailed and thorough communication with program participants, partners, and clients while accommodating various communication modes.
• Maintain rapport and build new partnerships with youth serving systems.
• Represent the agency at community meetings and events in a professional manner.
• Implement direct services of assigned program, including recruitment/outreach, facilitation and planning of program meetings, and supervision of youth participants ages 10-24 years old.
• Present program curriculum for assigned program(s), which will include the following topics: Healthy relationships, substance abuse prevention, mental health and wellness, workforce readiness, sex education, mentoring, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, community partners, leaders, parents, school administration, and youth.
• Make appropriate referrals for students and their families for community resources.
• Implement program evaluation and monitoring tasks as identified.
• Administer student information database and completes required reports.
• Represent the agency at community meetings and events in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in program coordination preferred
• Experience working in prevention, behavioral health, youth services, or community-based programs.
• Experience working in both policy-driven and site-based program environments.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

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Knowledge of:

• Mental wellness
• Youth development principles and practices
• Community resources and school programs
• Effective classroom management
• Program planning and development
• Facilitation of curriculum
• Group dynamics and communication
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Demonstrated Ability:

• Youth engagement, group facilitation / coordination.
• Supervisory responsibility for program participants.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Sel-reliant, good problem solver, results-oriented.
• Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
• Communicate and work effectively with program staff, requiring tact, diplomacy, discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Analyze situations and carry out appropriate and effective action based on established procedures.
• Work independently, set priorities, develop goals, and actively seek out program resources.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Initiate work and projects with minimal direction.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills that simplify and easily communicate concepts and issues.
• Work efficiently and effectively in a team environment as well as independently as a self-starter.
• Ability to apply critical thinking while executing transactions and tasks.
• Manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines simultaneously.
• Bilingual skills are not required but appreciated.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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• Capable of providing Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Complete and pass background screening.
• Possess a Valid California Driver's license and evidence of insurance coverage.
• Maintain access to reliable transportation.
• Daily regional travel to program sites.
• Regular TB screening.
• This role qualifies as a mandated reporter, training for which will be provided.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

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PRO Youth & Families is located at 3841 N. Freeway Blvd. in Sacramento. Office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm. Evening and weekend work will be required based on programming needs. Location of work will vary based on programming needs.

This is a hybrid position. Employees are expected to report to the main office regularly, as determined by leadership, in addition to supporting and/or facilitating programming activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time required.
• Ability to communicate effectively using all methods of communication.
• Complex reading and writing sckills with the ability to read, proof, and analyze complex documents.
• Ability to see, hear, and talk clearly in order to receive and give instructions to others.
• Ability to have both verbal and face-to-face contact with others.
• This is often sedentary work in an office setting. While in the course of performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below the shoulders, use hand and finger dexterity, keyboard, and making and receive telephone calls.
• The employee may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SALARY RANGE

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Competitive salary ($23.25-27.88 per hour)

BENEFITS

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PRO subsidizes other coverage, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage at $425/month. If a PRO employee is eligible for coverage, they may also enroll their eligible dependents for coverage under some of the plans. Eligible dependents may include a legal spouse, domestic partner, and/or children up to age 26.

Additional Benefits: 

• Basic life insurance $50,000 fully paid by PRO Youth and Families
• AD&D insurance, fully paid by PRO Youth and Families
• Generous PTO
• More than 10 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plans including 401(k) and Roth after-tax contributions
• Health Care Flex Spending 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Commuter Benefits 
• Health Savings Account Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Leave of Absences 
• Voluntary Benefits 
• Health Advocacy Program 
• Legal Support 

PRO Youth and Families is an equal opportunity employer. The employer will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, and advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.25 - $27.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Upon reviewing the job description, what strengths do you bring to this role?
• Can you describe your experience working with young people and share what motivates you to work with them?
• How do you create a supportive environment for young people from diverse backgrounds?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95834