Program Coordinator

Pay rate: $25hr - $28hr

Location: Philadelphia

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of the Program Coordinator

• Provide team members with individual and group supervision/team sessions to model and train them in the areas of youth development, goal planning, case management, counseling, priority setting, and other skills related to Independent Living (e.g. permanent relationships/ mentoring, housing/household maintenance, money management, and health/ wellness).
• Develop and facilitate regularly scheduled workshops, sessions and/or community events/activities to promote youth engagement & relationship-building, creative expression and personal growth for young people.
• Lead team member recruitment, orientation, training and evaluation, and implement all personnel policies as required.
• Understand and manage program budget; ensure responsible fiscal decision-making by the direct service team members (e.g. purchasing, cost effective scheduling /minimal overtime).
• Be proactive in representing the program and agency in a professional manner and fostering positive community relationships within and outside of the agency.
• Ensure crisis and critical incidents as defined by the agency, county, state or federal regulations are addressed, reported, and reviewed according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols.
• Process informal and formal client issues, concerns and grievances from a positive youth development perspective and according to official program practice.
• Participate in weekly scheduled supervision with the direct supervisor and be prepared with an agenda.

Minimal Qualifications for the Program Coordinator

• A Bachelor's degree in human services
• Must be an individual 21 years of age or older.
• Lived experience and/or two years of experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior
• Must never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
  Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and client transportation. 
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance.
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software).
• Familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Driving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Occasionally

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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