Social Services Program Coordinator- Women, Families & Children

Travis County•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Services Program Coordinator for Women, Children, and Families creates and manages programs for incarcerated mothers and parents. The position uses psycho-educational process groups, community agency partnerships, graduate social work and counseling interns, and volunteers to support the well-being of clients and their families and children. The role emphasizes empowering women, nurturing positive parental relationships, and fostering strong family ties through compassionate care, advocacy, innovative interventions, and treatment. This is the third of three social services program-related classifications. It coordinates, participates in, and monitors social services program activities and functions, typically for larger and more complex programs than those handled by specialist, senior, or lead staff. The role may require a flexible work schedule to meet department needs. The position is in the Sheriff Department in Austin, Texas, and has regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional calls or work at night, on weekends, or holidays may be required in response to critical or high-stress incidents or agency needs. Employees may also be assigned to business continuity efforts outside normal job functions. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field and five years of experience in social services or a related field, including program coordination, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Depending on the department or division, at least one of the listed clinical or counseling licenses may be required. A valid Texas driver's license is required. Applicants must attach a resume to the online application. Physical requirements include occasionally lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and the visual acuity, speech, hearing, coordination, and manual dexterity needed to operate a computer and office equipment. The job may involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client contact, and squatting. Drug testing and criminal, credit, driving, education, and employment background checks are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field and five years of experience in social services or a directly related field, including program coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job duties.
Depending on the department or division, at least one of the following may be required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A).
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Applicants must attach a resume with the online application.
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques; program coordination and oversight; applicable policies and procedures; federal, state, and local program laws and requirements; community providers and organizations; trauma-informed practices; and computer equipment and common office software.
Ability to coordinate, supervise, and evaluate program volunteers and activities; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries; analyze and evaluate findings; prepare administrative and statistical reports; work independently; manage time and meet deadlines; communicate effectively; and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds and perform the stated mobility, dexterity, sensory, and office-equipment-related tasks.
Pass required drug testing and criminal, credit, driving, education, and employment background checks.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field.
Experience in public speaking.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience in parenting, family support, and women's issues.
Experience with substance use education and treatment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate program activities and staff.
Plan, develop, and recommend new or revised programs, goals, and objectives.
Develop and schedule program work plans, oversee daily operations, and coordinate program activities.
Determine or assist in determining program priorities.
Evaluate program effectiveness, devise evaluation methodologies, coordinate implementation, analyze results, and recommend or take appropriate action.
Prepare or assist in preparing funding proposals or continuation requests.
Serve as a technical consultant on programs and related policy and provide technical and problem-solving assistance on program services.
Participate in providing program services to clients.
Analyze and review analysis of program and policy issues.
Prepare periodic and statistical reports on program activities and progress.
Serve as a liaison and resource for community outreach and advocacy groups, service providers, and others.
Coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the program and recruit participants.
Plan, develop, and conduct program-related educational sessions and training.
Speak to community and other groups.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.