Program Coordinator

Description

Classification:

Exempt

Location:

Overtown (Miami)

Status:

Full-time

Salary Range

$40K -$48K 

Department:

Operations

Benefits:

401K, Health,   Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AFLAC, and PTO & Paid Holidays

Revision Date:

January 2023

A Program Coordinator inspires, empowers, and enriches the lives of students and families. The In-School Coordinator will successfully implement and manage program components that lead to positive outcomes for the children/youth that participate in Overtown Youth Center (OYC) programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain the maximum number of participant enrollment and monitor regular attendance.
• Provide case coordination services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed for both students and families.
• Develop and maintain student file according to OYC standards (assessments, Individual Success Plans, Progress Notes, etc.).
• Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals, inclusive of OYC staff.
• Ensure attendance and other data is submitted in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison with the schools that we service.
• Chaperone after school outings and exposure trips with students.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Participate in weekly case staffing/team meeting.
• Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum and special projects.
• Develop and maintain a safe, supportive and fun learning environment in which students thrive.
• Actively participate in staff development workshops and trainings.
• Maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of students and families
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with flexibility to adapt to changing needs and goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and team- oriented attitude
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with adults/students
• Ability to work flexible hours as required and work weekends, as needed

Standards for Measuring Performance

• Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
• Ability to work effectively with persons of all ages, backgrounds, skills and abilities
• Ability to write significant and complete case notes
• Attendance and punctuality

Core Values

• Competency
• Humility
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Intentionality

Culture 

• Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects OYC ‘s deep commitment to respect, integrity, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion; underestimated communities of color, children, and families, support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous growth 
• Lead and implement initiatives on best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development 

Requirements

•  High school diploma
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working with youth programs required
• Basic computer skills / Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass drug screening and Level 2 background fingerprint