Assistant Program Coordinator, Capital Region PRC

St Catherine s Center for Children•Albany, NY

1d•$62,400 - $67,000

About The Position

The Assistant Program Coordinator (or “Assistant Coordinator”) for the agency’s Permanency Resource Center (“PRC” Capital Region), under the supervision and direction of the Capital Region PRC Coordinator, assists in the operation and overall facilitation of program activities that lead to consistent high performance for the PRC program. The program serves post-adoption, post-guardianship, and kinship caregiving families across a 3-county region of New York State.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
Must have a clean and valid New York State Driver’s License; be actively licensed for at least one year, and have the ability to meet criteria as outlined in the Policy for Agency Drivers
A safe, reliable and insured vehicle is required.
Familiarity with child welfare regulations, including adoption, and court articles linked to caregiving status and kinship arrangements.
Familiarity with wraparound services and implementation in a family-centered system of care.
Prior knowledge of mental health, juvenile justice, and prevention programs.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.
Capacity to exhibit empathy for those in need.
Proficiency in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Business Suite (Google Sheets, Docs, Meet), as well as the Internet; experience with AWARDS / Connections, preferred.
Must be willing and able to work in close proximity with the clients we serve.
The Assistant Coordinator has access to client Protected Health Information (PHI) in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Strict confidentiality is expected and required.
Staff in driving positions must be able to meet agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: at least 3 years of experience working with at-risk families and in community services.
experience with AWARDS / Connections, preferred.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the resource center, partnering with the coordinator to ensure active outreach in the community and a solid referral stream.
Provides administrative guidance and coordinates the logistics of the parent education classes, support groups, educational events, respite care, family engagement activities, and other primary PRC program elements, as designated.
Manages a caseload of families, as needed, based on staffing levels and program staffing stability. In this role, fulfills the duties of a case manager, with monthly face-to-face contact with the families, in their homes, completing all required case documentation, including various assessment forms and service plans.
Coordinates with the case managers the delivery of program services, including 1:1 counseling sessions, as needed, and other family-driven support activities.
Participates in the design and delivery of educational events and family engagement activities.
Promotes the development of trauma-informed treatment and the incorporation of motivational interviewing into the milieu at all program and community sites, including the homes of families served.
Actively communicates department/program information, concerns, needs, and progress to the Director of Foster Care.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with referral sources to ensure that the delivery of resource center programming at the regional level is responsive to their needs and is successful.
Develops and maintains open, consistent, and effective collaboration with St. Catherine’s other community programs.
Develops relationships with other community resources, such as local mental health departments, schools, psychiatric centers, hospitals, courts, recreation agencies, police departments, etc., to facilitate PRC services and to maximize ease of access for families engaged in agency services.
Ensures quality and compliance of record keeping and reporting for all agency PRC services, including Medicaid-reimbursable services.
Attends to other duties, at the direction of the Program Coordinator.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision for full-time & part-time employees
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
403b Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement
Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.