Youth Drop-in Center Coordinator

SAFY•Lima, OH

17d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

SAFY is hiring a full-time Youth Drop-in Center Coordinator for our Lima BH division. As a Youth Drop-in Center Coordinator, you will coordinate the programs and services provided with the SAFY Youth Drop-In Center. At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively operate in a dynamic environment with monthly deadlines and annual performance goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and propose solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Collaborative team player capable of building strong working relationships.
Proven track record of improving processes or contributing to operational efficiency.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential and the ability to work flexible hours
Professionalism and customer service orientation
Compassionate and patient, as there is potential you will work with children of varying abilities.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.
Strong organization skills, strong attention to details, accuracy and ability to prioritize workload
Acceptable driving record and auto insurance to meet the travel requirements
Attendance on the job unless approved by immediate supervisor
Ability to work flexible hours daily/weekly to fulfill position duties. Flexible work hours may be long workdays. Reliable phone system for communication
Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and de-escalation training
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Three years in a mental health field, with some knowledge & familiarity of behavior management principles and ways of facilitating behavior change.
One year minimum supervisory experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, or other license-eligible related field of human services preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement all Drop-In Center services (Including program orientation for participants, peer participant groups, monthly education sessions, group activities, recreational programming, adult mentoring, community involvement and aftercare planning).
Assist in case related activities for all youth visiting the Drop-In Center.
Assist with the referral process or obtaining direct services for the youth within their community of origin.
Involvement with family and individual sessions for purpose of stabilizing and supporting positive change.
Assist with distribution of PR packets to county agencies and promoting the SAFY Youth Drop-In Center throughout the counties.
Meet annually with schools, social services agencies, and the business community within the three-county area served for PR purposes.
Responsible for outreach to all youth participating in Drop-In Center services in the three countries’ area.
Participating in joint meetings, problem identification and resolution.
Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders.
Monitor all documentation (services provided, intakes, incident reports, In-Kind) and day to day activities in the Center.
Mandated reporting.
Model and Coach staff.
Prepare monthly schedule for staff at Drop-In Center.
Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, training, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job-related skills.
Attending meetings required within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners).
Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
Conduct new staff orientation training as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending
Health Savings account options
401(k) Retirement plan with company match
10 paid holidays per year + 3 float holidays
generous sick & vacation time
an additional day off for your birthday
quarterly and/or annual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoom
learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
First Stop Health – A virtual Healthcare benefit
Free Financial Advisor Services
Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
Leave donation program
Adoption Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
company paid cell phone or phone stipend
Company paid laptop