Program Coordinator

Compensation Range:

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and teaching a well-balanced series of appropriate activities (educational, physical, and recreational) for all residents being housed at the Youth Intervention Center.

• The Program Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating and scheduling all volunteers and their programs.

• This employee also serves as the administrative liaison for the educational and chaplaincy programming.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the facility’s Director.

• This position will also be responsible for coordinating all of the facility’s volunteer and community partnerships, including educational and chaplain services and working with local colleges.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Produce and maintain a schedule of activities for the facility.

• Design, implement, and lead recreational activities for the Detention and Shelter residents.

• Maintain up to date files on all volunteers.

• Recruit, train, and communicate with volunteers.

• Account for all programming materials and supplies.

• Assist the Director, Detention Program Director, Shelter Program Director, and PULSE Program Director with achieving program goals.

• Administrative liaison for the educational services provided on site and the chaplaincy staff. 

• Conduct public relation visits as directed.

• Oversee all community intervention services.

• Serve as an active member of the County’s Safety Committee.

• Responsible for maintaining key inventory and distribute new keys as necessary.

• Conduct facility safety inspections, fire training and monthly fire drills.

• Screen incoming resident mail for possible contraband.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• In accordance with PA Code 3800.55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation therapy, or a related field from an accredited college/university or 4 years equivalent experience in closely related position.

• Preferred 1-year relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• This employee should possess accelerated leadership skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.  

• Successful candidates should possess knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.

• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations.

• This individual needs to be culturally competent and have the ability to work in a diverse environment.

• Ability to interact with youth in a positive manner.

• Good organizational skills.

• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.

• Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.

• Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.

• Ability to use a computer.

• Previous experience in scheduling and coordinating activities, as well as networking, is a plus.

• Knowledge of behaviors associated with detained youth is a plus.

• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.

• Experience working with juveniles preferred.

• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record. 

• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature, but due to resident interaction, candidate must have the ability to physically manage youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury, as needed.

• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.

• Walking 20% of the time

• Sitting 80% of the time

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.  Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.