Program Coordinator - The Hub or The Zone

Family Connections, Inc.•Maplewood, NJ

5d•$58,000 - $61,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for oversight and service delivery for the SBYSP Team. This role involves day-to-day management of the SBYSP program, reporting to the Manager and Director of Programs. The Coordinator will facilitate team meetings, provide supervision and training, assess risk management, and assist with staff hiring and evaluation. Budget management, data input into multiple databases, and collaboration with schools and the community are key aspects. The position also includes providing clinical and crisis stabilization services, referring clients to appropriate services, and marketing the program. Completing required paperwork, attending meetings, and demonstrating cultural competence are essential. The role also involves providing clinical services, carrying a caseload, and offering coverage support as needed.

Requirements

Master’s in social work, counseling or equivalent master’s in human services.
LSW, LAC, LPC LCSW or state licensure/certification specific to program requirement.
Two years’ supervisory experience in the mental health field working with children and families in the community.
Experience with diverse populations in an urban setting.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and various treatment modalities, including group, family and individual treatment.
Knowledge of community resources, social service, and mental health systems.
Knowledge of appropriate clinical interventions in a crisis and non-crisis situation.
Knowledge of appropriate treatment interventions for victims of sexual abuse, individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, juvenile sexual offenders.
Knowledge of Family Systems Theory.
Ability to conduct psychiatric and psychosocial assessments and to make a differential diagnosis.
Ability to provide clients with assistance in obtaining concrete services.
Ability to create a case formulation and treatment plan.
Ability to assess children and families for sexual and physical abuse.
Good written and oral communications skills.
Ability to create a warm, non-threatening therapeutic atmosphere.
Ability to set limits with clients.
Willingness to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Understanding of professional ethics and issues of confidentiality.
Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to provide clinical and programmatic support and supervision.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day to day management of SBYSP.
Report and update Manager and Director of Programs on the status of program(s).
Facilitate SBYSP team meetings, Case Conferences and CAB (Community Advisory Board) meetings and keep minutes of each meeting.
Provide supervision and oversight of SBYS program staff.
Manage and assist in program related training needs and issues to ensure continuity of quality in program.
Assess and address risk management concerns and issues according to agency policies.
Assist the Human Resources Manager with the hiring, training, disciplining, evaluating, and motivating clinical staff.
Manage all program budget and finance affairs in conjunction with the Program Manger, Director of Programs, Finance Team and CFO.
Shop for program via online or in person as needed to ensure uninterrupted services and continuous running of program(s).
Commitment to the Quality Improvement process, including participation on the steering committee and at least one sub-committee. As well as supporting program staff participation.
Provide clinical and crisis stabilization services.
Committed to empowering students and their families to solve their own problems and to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child.
Refer students and their families to appropriate services.
Manage and input data into multiple databases including but not limited to the agency ECR (Netsmart), funder database (Salesforce/Connex) and ensure all information is entered accurately and within agency and funder given timeframes.
Collaborate with school and local community for events and activities to provide most comprehensive services.
Interface with school administration, guidance, CST, and any other appropriate school district staff regularly to promote continued relationships, collaborative efforts and growth of the SBYSP.
Market program in the school and community.
Complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion including but not limited to, Record Reviews, Quarterly funder reports, yearly contract documents, QI documents, monthly calendars, school district advertisements, and other program and agency related items.
Demonstrate timely attendance to all required meetings and participate as a part of the interdisciplinary team.
Attend all State funder required meetings as scheduled.
Demonstrate cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics i.e. is flexible in presentation of profession self, has the ability to “connect” with diverse populations, and has the skills to integrate culture throughout the clinical process with respect to race, color, creed, religion, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, appearance, mental and/or physical capability, etc.
Review, sign and adhere to the Agency’s HIPPA/Confidentiality requirements, as outlined in the Agency’s Confidentiality Agreement.
Be familiar with and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures and Family Connections’ Core Values.
Perform other duties as required.
Provide clinical services as described in Clinician Job Description.
Carry Clinical Caseload and provide coverage support as needed.