Project Coordinator

Devereux•Lawrenceville, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering youth and coordinating programs that create lasting impact? Do you enjoy building community partnerships and supporting vulnerable populations through evidence-based services? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team! Being a Project Coordinator at Devereux has its Advantages: You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: A collaborative and mission-driven work environment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth Professional growth and development opportunities The ability to build community partnerships and lead impactful programming Competitive compensation based on education and experience. Position Summary: As a Project Coordinator, you will oversee the implementation of youth development, mentoring, foster care support, healthy relationship education, and prevention initiatives. You will coordinate program activities, engage youth participants, build partnerships with community stakeholders, support mentors and volunteers, and ensure services are delivered using trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices. If youth empowerment, community engagement, and program coordination are your passion, you'll enjoy this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Here's your chance to help young people build healthy relationships, develop life skills, and achieve brighter futures. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health GA provides programs and services for adolescents with behavioral and developmental diagnoses.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum of three years of experience working with at-risk youth, foster care, residential care, mentoring programs, or prevention-focused initiatives
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a related field preferred
Experience facilitating educational groups, workshops, or youth-focused programming preferred
Experience with grant-funded programs, community outreach, or partnership development is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee youth development and prevention programming across multiple program locations
Facilitate healthy relationship education, life skills training, empowerment workshops, and enrichment activities
Develop positive, supportive relationships with youth participants and assist with individualized support planning
Coordinate mentoring services and monitor participant engagement and progress
Collaborate with internal teams and community partners including schools, foster care agencies, residential programs, and other stakeholders
Support youth involved in foster care, residential treatment, juvenile justice systems, or those at risk of trafficking and exploitation
Facilitate prevention and awareness activities related to healthy relationships, internet safety, and exploitation prevention
Recruit, engage, and support volunteers, mentors, and community supporters
Maintain accurate participant records, track program outcomes, and monitor performance indicators
Assist with grant reporting, data collection requirements, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Ensure compliance with agency policies, grant requirements, confidentiality standards, and trauma-informed practices
Represent Devereux and the Love Notes Project at community meetings, outreach events, and networking opportunities
Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development activities
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned