Protege Program Coordinator

Description

Program Coordinator – Protégé House Transitional Living (Evenings)

The Program Coordinator supports the daily operations of Protégé House and ensures a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for residents while also assisting with alumni engagement and quarterly programming for non-residential participants.

This role is critical in maintaining consistency, accountability, and relationship-based support within the house.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily House Operations & Environment
• Support a clean, safe, and structured living environment
• Maintain and monitor chore systems and house expectations
• Conduct weekly room checks
• Assist with move-ins, including:
• Preparing rooms
• Coordinating bedding and welcome baskets
• Life Skills Development
• Guide residents in:
• Meal preparation
• Grocery shopping and planning
• Household management
• Organization and time management
• Support development of independent living skills in real time
  

Resident Support & Accountability

• Build consistent, supportive relationships with residents
• Reinforce daily routines, expectations, and responsibilities
• Provide guidance on:
• Transportation (bus routes, passes, etc.)
• Scheduling and time management
• Support enforcement of house policies with care and consistency
• Healthcare & Basic Needs Support
  

responsibilities also

• Assist residents in:
• Scheduling appointments
• Tracking healthcare needs -
• Monitor access to:
• Food
• Hygiene items
• Basic, Necessities
• Communicate unmet needs to Program Director

• Program Implementation
• Facilitate or support:
• Program sessions
• Workshops
• Life skills activities
• Assist in leading monthly mandatory house meetings
• Community Building & Engagement
• Plan and participate in house activities:
• Movie nights
• Game nights
• Outings (zoo, community events, etc.)
• Foster a positive and connected house culture
• Documentation & Communication
• Track:
• Resident participation
• Concerns and observations
• Flag issues early for intervention
• Communicate regularly with Program Director
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth or young women
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to enforce structure with empathy and consistency
• Patience, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with:
• Trauma-informed care
• Cultural responsiveness (highly preferred)
• Experience with household management and basic cooking (preferred)