Program Coordinator, New Jersey

Social Work p.r.n. • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator oversees workforce development services for individuals and families impacted by opioid and substance use disorders throughout Central New Jersey. The role coordinates participant engagement, workforce readiness, occupational training, supportive services, and employment placement to help participants achieve long-term recovery and economic stability.

The position coordinates daily program operations, participant intake and eligibility, individualized employment plans, workforce readiness and training activities, supportive service referrals, and case documentation. The coordinator works with employers, training providers, recovery organizations, and community agencies to support job placement and retention, meet grant performance goals, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

This temporary, full-time, grant-funded position ends May 31, 2027, and is based between offices in Trenton and Eatontown, New Jersey. Occasional travel throughout Central New Jersey, including Union County, is required. Some evening or weekend hours may be required for outreach events and program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).
• At least two years of experience in workforce development, case management, behavioral health, recovery services, human services, or program coordination.
• Knowledge of substance use recovery, employment barriers, and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant-funded workforce programs.
• Experience with employer engagement.
• Experience with occupational training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily program operations.
• Conduct participant intake and determine eligibility.
• Develop individualized employment plans.
• Facilitate workforce readiness and occupational training activities.
• Coordinate referrals for supportive services.
• Maintain accurate case documentation.
• Partner with employers, training providers, recovery organizations, and community agencies to support job placement and retention.
• Support grant performance goals and ensure compliance with program requirements.

What This Job Offers

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