SCC Program Coordinator

CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME•Sacramento, CA

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator supervises, coordinates, and monitors program components to ensure adherence to Children’s Receiving Home policies and procedures, and directs employees associated with the program. The role coordinates program activities and outreach events, builds relationships with community partners and organizations, and provides culturally relevant outreach, engagement, and support services to transition-aged youth and those who work or live with them. The position includes advocacy for participants and coordination with community and collaborative partners. The coordinator provides services in the community and at CRH offices, participates in community outreach and education, and co-facilitates psycho-educational, social, and other groups as needs are identified. The role is intended for someone with lived experience as a system-involved youth or a family member of one, and/or cultural competence with LGBTQ, homeless, and foster youth. The position is based at Children’s Receiving Home in Sacramento, California, is full-time and hourly/non-exempt, and involves travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience as a system-involved youth or as a family member of a system-involved youth.
Cultural expertise with transition-aged youth subcultures, including LGBTQ, homeless, and foster youth.
Valid California Driver’s License and eligibility to drive for agency business under agency and insurance-carrier requirements.
At least 21 years of age.
Pass First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification courses within the first three months of employment and maintain those certifications throughout employment.
Pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months and maintain certification throughout employment.
Attend and pass Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Mental Health First Aid courses within the first six months of employment.
Complete the online Mandated Reporter Training Course within the first week of employment.
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively.
Ability to read, speak, understand, analyze, and interpret client safety/treatment plans, assessment materials, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to write professional or clinical reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Understand the need for youth voice in CRH programs and demonstrate commitment to the program and youth development.
Ability to instruct, direct, counsel, and encourage groups and individuals; maintain discipline and group control therapeutically.
Understand or be willing to learn about challenges faced by LGBTQ, homeless, and foster youth.
Effective written and oral communication and attentive listening skills.
Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks.
Knowledge of suicide risk, resiliency, and protective factors for transition-aged youth.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to relate to children in a nurturing and respectful manner and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse client population and workforce, and collaboratively with community agencies.
Ability to work effectively in team, group, and individual settings.
Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, using hands, talking or hearing, reaching, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of child or adolescent development and/or child psychology to identify and encourage age-appropriate behavior and understand client behaviors and reactions.
Knowledge of medications and their reactions.
Student or professional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally relevant outreach activities designed to promote support services to youth and transition-aged youth.
Provide or link suicide-prevention support services to individuals who feel disconnected or are at risk for suicide.
Stay updated on community resources.
Provide groups for youth seeking their input, advice, and involvement.
Seek youth input on further development of the program.
Initiate, organize, and/or participate in community events and educational opportunities related to wellness and prevention services.
Provide cultural brokerage and advocacy for individuals and families to support understanding of participant risk and protective factors, service planning, and access.
Identify and develop community resources and natural support systems for participants and families; make referrals, assist with service linkage, and educate them on accessing and using community resources and services.
Represent the agency at community meetings and act as a liaison to community agencies and organizations.
Recruit community members to participate in wellness and prevention activities.
Attend and participate in required trainings and meetings.
Complete required documentation accurately and within required timelines.
Write and submit quarterly reports to the Sacramento County contract monitor.
Advocate for youth at all times.
Perform other related work as assigned.