Description

Classification:

Exempt

Location:

Overtown (Miami)

Status:

Full-time

Salary range

Competitive Based on Experience

Department:

Operations

Benefits:

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

Revision Date:

January 2023

The role of the Lead Coordinator is to inspire, empower and enrich the lives of students and families. Under the guidance of the Program Manager(s), the Lead Program Coordinator helps provide oversight and support to their designated program team. In addition, the Lead Coordinator will implement program components that lead to positive outcomes for children/youth that participate in the OYC program. 

Essential Duties 

• Supervise assigned program coordinators and enrichment staff as needed
• Oversee and support staff with coaching and guidance of the program fidelity 
• Oversee coordination of outings/exposure trips
• Supervise program schedules and staff rotations
• Serve as one of the key contacts with OYC vendors, community partners, and/or volunteers facilitating program activities on site
• Provide on-site support and oversight of curriculum-based activities
• Assist with the training of new hires and continuing education of existing staff
• Provide emergency response capability 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Oversee the completion of incident reports are completed and submitted by program team within 24 hours to the Director of Program Operations and Chief Programs Officer
• Assist with ensuring that programs meet all licensing, contractual, quality assurance and outcome standards and requirements
• Facilitate staff communications and offer coaching and support
• Serve as a resource for staff for problem-solving and crisis intervention
• Participate in case staffing/team meetings as scheduled
• Maintains the maximum number of participants enrolled in the OYC program and monitors regular attendance.
• Provide case coordination services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed
• Develop and maintain student file according to OYC standards (assessments, Individual Success Plans, Progress Notes, etc.)
• Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals
• 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 to students as needed
• Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum and special projects.
• Actively participate in staff development workshops and trainings that are designed to contribute to personal and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment in which students thrive.

Program Fidelity

• Assist Senior Program Manager(s) in maintaining program fidelity
• Obtain DCF credentialing within the required timeframe
• Oversee recruitment and maintain students enrolled in programming are 100% in compliance with OYC program requirements.

Standards for Measuring Performance

• Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
• Meeting Deadlines and completing ALL required administrative tasks
•  Ability to work effectively with persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong customer service
• Ability to write case notes
• Attendance and punctuality
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Leaderships skills and ability to motivate others
• Positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with children/youth
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with flexibility to adapt to changing needs and goals
• Ability to work flexible hours as required
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect the students/outh
• Ability to work weekends as needed

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 4 to 6 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 

The list of Job Description and essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. However, the Overtown Youth Center reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.