Program Coordinator of Outreach for At Risk Youth

Family Connections, Inc. • East Orange, NJ

5d • $50,000 - $53,450

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth? Do you have strong leadership skills and a desire to drive positive change in your community? We are looking for a dedicated Program Coordinator to oversee dynamic program services, manage day-to-day operations, and work directly with youth to help them thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Criminal Justice. A Master's in Social Work or Counseling with LAC or LSW is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with youth, including group facilitation and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and cultural competence skills.
• Experience working in urban areas with at-risk youth, understanding adolescent behaviors, substance abuse, and emotional learning.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present at community events and network effectively.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's in Social Work or Counseling with LAC or LSW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management, budgeting, and supervision, ensuring the success of initiatives designed to empower and support youth at risk of gang involvement, criminal activity, and substance use.
• Build strong partnerships with community organizations, schools, and the juvenile justice system.
• Supervise OTARY graduate interns and coordinate group sessions aimed at reducing at-risk behaviors.
• Research and implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) to create engaging and impactful group curricula.
• Represent the program at resource fairs and community events, ensuring continued growth and visibility.
• Manage program evaluations, quarterly reports, and ensure adherence to funding requirements.

Benefits

• Cultural Competence: You’ll be part of a team that celebrates diversity, values inclusion, and understands the importance of cultural awareness in everything we do.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborate with a proactive and supportive team that respects each other’s opinions and thrives on shared success.
• Leadership Development: You’ll receive supervision and feedback to help you grow, plus the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community.
• Work-Life Balance: We encourage self-care and offer a flexible schedule, with some nights and weekends required, but always balanced to support your personal and professional well-being.
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits.
• You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays.
• Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level