PRO Youth & Families is looking for someone passionate about youth work to join our team as a Program Coordinator!

In this role, you'll facilitate multiple evidence-based curriculums related to teen pregnancy prevention, substance use prevention, and mental health topics for youth ages 11-24 in the Greater Sacramento region. The Program Coordinator will also work closely with at-risk youth communities and foster a safe space for challenging group discussions, including sexual health, substance use risk and adverse effects, decision-making, and mental wellness challenges.

This is a hybrid position; the Program Coordinator will be required to spend at least 16 hours a week in our Sacramento office as well as a minimum of 8 hours per week to deliver the curriculum at sites across the greater Sacramento area.

Description: With limited supervision, the Program Coordinator leads and / or supports education, 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 on an going basis 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. The essential function of this role and as required by our contract with our funders are: 1) full COVID vaccination or weekly testing as required and 2) DOJ and FBI background check.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement direct services of assigned program including recruitment / outreach, facilitation and planning of program meetings and supervision of youth participants.
• Present program curriculum as written for assigned program(s).
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, 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.
• Maintain daily detailed communication with Supervisor via the utilization of Teams chat, email, excel documentation, and calendar documentation as per Director of Programs.
• Administer student information database and complete required reports as scheduled.
• Represent the agency at community meetings and events in a professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This role is a mandated reporter; training will be provided.

Knowledge of:

• Youth development principles and practices.
• Effective classroom management.
• Program planning and development.
• Facilitation of curriculum.
• Group dynamics and communication.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Initiate work and projects with minimal direction.
• Have access to reliable transportation.
• Bilingual skills a plus

Qualifications:

• Youth engagement, group facilitation / coordination.
• Knowledge of community resources and school programs.
• High school diploma or GED College coursework a plus
• Supervisory responsibility of program participants.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

· Management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers, self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented. Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.

Other Requirements:

• Capable of providing Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Thorough knowledge of general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
• Complete and pass a background screening ( FBI and DOJ fingerprint clearance).
• Possess a Valid California Driver’s license and evidence of vehicle insurance coverage
• Mandatory program / job requirement training.
• Tuberculosis testing mandatory for some programs.

Travel Requirements:

• Daily regional travel to program sites

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

· 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 with individuals in the organization at all levels, outside agencies, partner organizations and consultants.

· Ability to quickly organize, communicate thoughts and understand communications from others.

· Complex reading and writing skills with the ability to read, proof, and analyze complex documents.

· Ability to see, hear, talk clearly in order to receive instruction and give instructions to others.

· Ability to work independently, with others, around others, have verbal contact with others, face-to-face contact with others and prioritize work and make decisions.

· This is sedentary work in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 25 lbs.

· 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.

· Occasionally the employee will be required to perform work out of the office or at other facilities.

Location and Work Hours:

· Work is performed at the corporate offices at 3780 Rosin Court Ste. 120. Sacramento, Ca. 95834 or telecommuting, as necessary, and as approved by one’s supervisor.

· Work hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and place of work may change due to special situations; some weekends/evenings may be required.

Compensation:

· Competitive Salary ($23.25 - $26.25 hr based on education, skills and experience.)

· Benefits package offered, includes medical, dental, & vision.

· Very generous PTO accrual

· 10 Paid Holidays (including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.25 - $26.25 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What makes you passionate about working with youth?
• What characteristics make you a good fit for working with youth?
• How do you deal with youth exhibiting challenging behaviors?
• Have you read the Job description in its entirety?

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95834: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95834