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San Diego Youth Services

Program Coordinator

San Diego Youth Services, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


San Diego Youth Services

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Coordinator

San Diego Youth Services seeks a Program Coordinator in the ICARE Program to be based at Mid-City Youth Center location. This is a full-time & exempt position reporting to the ICARE Program Manager San Diego Youth Services: Who we are San Diego Youth Services has helped improve the lives of more than 780,000 homeless, runaway and vulnerable youth since its beginning in 1970. We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing to more than 28,000 youth every year at 100+ community and school locations. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless.

We aim to:

Meet the basic needs of youth. Hunger, poverty and youth homelessness are on the rise for many youth and their families today. We help meet these basic needs for youth. What could be more vital than food and shelter? We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing.

Create positive connection. We help youth focus on positive life changes and healthy relationships as part of providing needed resources and services. San Diego Youth Services has long provided foster homes and adoption support services for families considering adopting a youth in the foster care system.

Help youth develop life skills. In addition to a range of safe and stable housing options, we offer support to help youth develop the independent living skills necessary to become self-sufficient and keep off the streets.

Promote overall health and well-being. Early intervention and care for the whole child are critical. We provide a broad continuum of services to help youth overcome trauma and challenges that put them at risk, including case management, counseling, mental health treatment and educational support and resources.

SDYS has a staff of approximately 250 employees and 80 volunteers working across San Diego County and an annual budget of approximately $24 million. You can learn more about us at www.sdyouthservices.org

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION HIRING FOR

I CARE supports youth, up to age 21, who are at risk for or have experienced sex trafficking or other commercial sexual exploitation. The program provides a mental health clinic and a drop-in center. I CARE provides services to youth and community training to youth, parents, educators and service providers at locations like Grossmont Union High School District, San Diego Unified School District, California State University San Marcos and San Diego State University, as well as organizations such as Jewish Family Service.

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

Accountable to Program Managers for administrative, personnel and program functions.

Essential functions include:

Program Financials

Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with the program budget, purchasing, inventory, management, and documentation of facility spending

Monitor expenses and submit appropriate expenditure forms to the Program Manager.

Update appropriate fiscal year Live GL with weekly check requests for designated categories; review monthly GL including operating expenses

Provide timely and necessary reports and statistics to funding sources.

Program Administration

Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of all components of the program are being coordinated

Ensure quality control of data collection and services.

Identify and delegate component activities as reflected in goals & objectives of contract. This may include the provision of direct service delivery

Provide general administrative support

Maintain day-to-day cleanliness, order of the physical facility & grounds and meeting health and safety standards.

Work in collaboration with other internal and external components by participating and coordinating referrals, activities and services.

Monitor and report any necessary facility, I.T. or equipment repairs

Ensure program has food, snacks, office and therapeutic supplies.

Create and keep up to date policy and procedures manuals and onboarding & training handbooks for staff, volunteers and interns.

Provide program coverage when needed

Clinic Administration

Support clinic administrative staff to develop and update as necessary medical records management databases in EHR and Excel applications.

Support clinic administrative staff in determining service-partners health coverage and program eligibility through screening referrals & accurately gather service partner’s financial information and determine yearly deductible.

Process requests for release of medical, personal or other information pertaining to clients or patients.

Personnel

Onboard, coordinate and supervise volunteers, complete 3 -month volunteer evaluations and complete monthly Volunteer Hours Report.

Ensure adequate program coverage during hours of operation, which may include adjusting time for coverage purposes .

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with two years equivalent experience required, master’s degree preferred.

Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Bookkeeping, record keeping, data collection and contract compliance abilities.

Experience working with social services and youth programming preferred.

Bilingual preferred, though not required. Experience working Medi-Cal billing preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, Outlook. Must be able to work with and represent a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Trained and committed to cultural awareness.

Must be able to pass clearance for working with minors.

Able to remain personable and organized even in stressed or busy circumstances.

Valid CA driver’s license, good driving record and willingness to use own properly insured vehicle on the job (mileage reimbursed).

Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid. Employment is subject to required clearances which include tuberculosis test, fingerprinting, background checks, and drug testing. Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

SDYS EXPECTATIONS

Adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality.

Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service partner protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance to agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA.

Welcome and support SDYS volunteers and assist them in accomplishing their services whenever applicable.

Effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Receive and give supportive feedback to foster equity and inclusion in working relationships.

Recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers.

Maintain warm, welcoming and safe work environments.

Possess flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments, whether it be from home, on the road , or in an office.

Salary Range : $67,000 – 70,000/year + up to $1500 annual bilingual differential based on proficiency

To apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on SDYS website.

SDYS offers a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees that includes generous PTO, personal holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, parental leave and a 403(b)-retirement plan with matching contribution. SDYS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer. Read more about the PSLF program here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .

Candidates must be able to follow all the guidelines provided by the agency, government, and health authorities to maintain safety and health when the job requires physical presence and/or contact with others during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the submission of proof of vaccination as mandated by the California Public Health Order. The successful candidate will need to submit verification of vaccination or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

Commitment to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

As an organization working to meet the basic needs of youth, create positive connections, help youth develop life skills, and promote overall health and well-being, SDYS believes its practices and actions must reflect the highest level of commitment to access, equity, and social justice.

The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our members invest in their work represents not only part of the SDYS’ culture, but the SDYS’ reputation and achievements as well. SDYS remains open to feedback from all communities it touches and knows that input from those with direct experience of issues will make the SDYS more effective in achieving its goals.

SDYS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended, all new employees must verify their eligibility to work in the United States.

SDYS is proud to be a kindness certified (https://www.kindnesscertified.org/) company.

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