Safe from the Start Program Coordinator

SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP•Cicero, IL

9d•$48,000 - $50,000

About The Position

SGA provides social services in underserved communities in Chicago and works to create long-term, community-wide change. Safe From the Start is an evidence-based program that provides specialized support and therapy for children ages 0–5 who have been exposed to violence. It addresses the immediate and long-term effects of trauma while supporting families and communities in creating safe, nurturing environments. The Program Coordinator develops and supports the Safe from the Start Coalition, builds community referral relationships, coordinates program activities, and conducts outreach. The role helps ensure children and families receive screening, assessment, counseling, and related supportive services, and that services and program outcomes are appropriately documented and evaluated. The Coordinator also supports program development, quality improvement, public awareness, training, team meetings, deliverables, budget tracking, and clinical supervision participation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Community-based experience conducting outreach, community building, and resource development.
Experience working in a social service setting with children and families who have experienced violence.
Obtain a 40-hour Domestic Violence Certification and complete Human Trafficking training as a requirement of the position.
Ability to work varying hours Monday through Friday; the schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop the Safe from the Start Coalition and organize community meetings.
Establish primary referral sources for Safe from the Start services, including law enforcement, healthcare providers, child welfare agencies, victim services, schools, and community organizations.
Build community relationships, manage day-to-day activities and responsibilities, and conduct ongoing outreach to engage participation in the program.
Ensure program requirements are met for therapeutic screening, assessment, and intervention for children ages 0–5 and their families who have experienced violence or trauma.
Ensure completion of intake and comprehensive mental health assessments (IM+CANS) to identify client strengths and needs and inform service planning.
Ensure delivery of individual, family, and/or group counseling.
Provide supportive services, including case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, psychoeducation, information and referrals, and linkage support.
Document services and complete data entry and collection according to agency and funder requirements; prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Meet with the Director to discuss the program, client referrals, community partner and service-provider linkages, and coalition efforts.
Assist in developing tools and procedures to evaluate participant feedback and participate in the funder’s evaluation of project activities.
Support program development, quality improvement, public awareness, education programming, and community-based training.
Facilitate program and team meetings, ensure completion of required training, achieve program deliverables, and track the budget.
Ensure clinical staff participate in clinical supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.