What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator (3891-380) position at Youth Consultation Service?
Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Program Coordinator to join our team. This role provides leadership and oversight within the program, ensuring high-quality care, youth engagement, and support. The Program Coordinator serves as the Shift Supervisor and facilitates required psychoeducational and milieu-based activities in accordance with agency and state standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily program operations as Shift Supervisor.
- Participate in monthly treatment team meetings.
- Monitor youth transition plans and follow up to prevent delays.
- Conduct youth orientation within the first 24 hours of admission.
- Facilitate daily milieu activities and weekly community integration outings.
- Provide direct youth supervision and support.
- Ensure staff provide pre-vocational skills training per IOS standards.
- Deliver or ensure delivery of weekly psychoeducational groups (pro-social skills, life skills, coping strategies, problem-solving, etc.).
- Demonstrate knowledge of Ansell Casey or Botvin Life Skills training (3 hours weekly as applicable).
- Review and respond to all incident reports during assigned shifts.
- Collaborate professionally with all internal departments.
- Cooperate with regulatory agencies (OOL, Medicaid, CARF) during inspections or investigations, ensuring timely, truthful, and compliant participation.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to prioritize and delegate.
- Proficiency with computers and documentation requirements.
- Valid New Jersey driver’s license and ability to transport youth as needed.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or
- Unlicensed Master’s level practitioner with 1 year of related experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must successfully complete background checks, registry checks, drug testing, physical exam, and meet annual compliance requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to travel between program locations when necessary.