Youth Program Coordinator

Youth Program Facilitator
Meriden, CT 06451
Full Time 35 hours per week


About The Position:
The Youth Program Coordinator works in conjunction with the TOP Program Director on all aspects of the TOP program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. In addition, the incumbent of this position must have the ability to work collaboratively with other organizations, have strong problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Responsible for training and supervision of program staff (part-time staff, interns, etc.) and implementation of services
• Follow Wyman Teen Outreach Program Replication standards and maintain program model fidelity
• Work with school system to identify and recruit target population
• Collect and report data as required by the funding sources
• Attend all program meetings as requested by the funding source
• Facilitate TOP curriculum lessons and community service learning activities with youth (youth are Waterbury high school students)
• Represent the agency by participating in related groups and committees

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 
• 1 hour lunch break
• $45,863 per year

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field
• 3-5 years of direct service experience with at-risk youth (middle school and high school aged youth) and youth programming strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience facilitating groups
• Must have own car and required auto insurance
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record (will be transporting clients)
• May require flexible scheduling

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
 
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.