Program Coordinator Days Child & Adolescents Day Shift Thu Fri Sat

Eating Recovery Center•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $28

About The Position

The Program Coordinator (PC I, PC II, or PC III) provides direct care, supervision, and support to inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization patients. The role provides structure and boundaries, bathroom and milieu support, and contributes to therapeutic programming, including care delivery and program documentation. Program Coordinators also support patients’ dietary needs and supervise meals and snacks. The position requires willingness to work at local ERC Pathlight sites as assigned, compliance with certification and regulatory requirements for each practice location, and schedule flexibility to meet staffing needs. Teammates must be available to work weekends and holidays as required and to work on-call shifts based on business needs, subject to applicable labor laws. The posted schedule is a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Depending on the program and location, duties may include patient observations and safety checks, de-escalation support, room and luggage searches, fresh-air breaks and mindful movement exposures, bathroom monitoring, taking vital signs and weights, measuring urine specific gravity, group facilitation, meal support, documentation, transportation, and administrative and facility support.

Requirements

Program Coordinator I: High school diploma or GED.
Program Coordinator II: High school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct patient care experience.
Program Coordinator III: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field and at least six months of experience in a behavioral health or related field.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record where the location operates company vehicles or requires driving on the company’s behalf.
Washington teammates must hold a state credential, which may be pending at the time of hire.
ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations.
For teammates working in a Colorado Residential Child Care facility, be at least 21 years old, or be at least 18 and work directly under the supervision of a teammate over 21.
Be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
Be available for on-call shifts based on business needs and applicable labor laws.
Be willing and able to work at local sites as assigned and maintain a flexible schedule to meet staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Mental Health/Psych Tech or CNA certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Maintain daily program structure by following the program schedule.
Complete observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by a physician.
Support patients with de-escalation and coping skills in accordance with treatment plans.
Conduct room searches and luggage searches.
Take patients on fresh-air breaks and mindful movement exposures.
Provide ongoing bathroom monitoring.
Take patient vital signs and weights, and measure urine specific gravity where applicable.
Participate in group facilitation and complete related EHR documentation.
Support group outings.
Participate in meals and snacks with patients as needed by the facility.
Provide meal coaching and skills support according to the treatment team at eating disorder treatment locations; perform other assigned duties based on program and operational needs elsewhere.
Provide administrative support around mealtimes as needed and ensure adherence to the allergy-safety system.
Complete required documentation, including patient observations, meals, and events during the shift.
Transport patients to medical appointments as needed and support other transportation needs, such as outings or grocery shopping.
Provide additional food-procurement support as needed, potentially once per week.
Distribute mail and packages daily.
Work at local sites as assigned, maintain schedule flexibility, and meet applicable certification and regulatory requirements.