RFK Community Alliance
DDAP Program Coordinator- Suffolk County
RFK Community Alliance, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time
Program Coordinator
to join our team in Suffolk County, Massachusetts!
Our Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP) is a voluntary intervention alternative to court-ordered detention, providing young people with community-based support and supervision. DDAP strives to reduce the disproportionate number of minority youth arraigned through the court system, offering an opportunity to reverse their path to juvenile crime and helping them live to their fullest potential. We presently have programs in the Dorchester, Chelsea, Springfield, and Holyoke juvenile courts.
Who We Seek
We are seeking a dynamic individual to be part of our team providing youth support and advocacy in the Suffolk County communities. This position requires supervising Youth Advocates and managing a small caseload. Youth Advocates are responsible for guiding youth through intake, assessment, development, and implementation of an individual service plan, referrals to appropriate services, and will advocate for their assigned youth. The Program Coordinator will ensure proper service delivery, monitor outreach for quality assurance, and continue to strengthen community partnerships. RFK Community Alliance Suffolk County Region programs provide a broad range of educational, residential, and community-based programming to youth marginalized by disability, trauma, and child welfare or juvenile justice system involvement. The Program Coordinator will provide one-to-one supervision to Youth Advocates who monitor youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System. DDAP aims to ensure each youth’s growth in the three domains of well-being: Connected, Capable, and Healthy. If you are a person committed to human potential and social justice, this is the job for you!
Key Areas of Responsibility
Ensures that services are consistently delivered with a high level of quality and efficiency
Trains, supervises and evaluates Youth Advocates and interns
Establishes and maintains strong professional relationships with stakeholders within the juvenile courts, police departments, district attorney’s offices, parents, schools, state agencies, and community resources
Carries a small caseload of youth and facilitates individual and group activities
Coordinates services for youth in areas such as clinical, substance abuse, educational, vocational/employment, recreational, and community service
Coordinates family support groups and promotes family involvement
Serves as liaison with referral sources and administers program intake activities, including screening of referrals, conducting interviews, scheduling admissions and discharges from the program
Demonstrates and integrates cultural sensitivity while working with a diverse client population and their families
Participates in the interviewing and hiring of Youth Advocates
Provide weekly supervision to Youth Advocates and facilitates weekly staff meetings. This may include providing training and assisting with professional development. Assist Youth Advocates with improving engagement levels for youth
Supervise day-to-day operations, which include quality assurance with Youth Advocates/DDAP Program, office supply/rent management, monitoring budget expenses/activities, and approval of timesheets/mileage/receipts for Youth Advocates.
Conduct intakes as needed and/or assign intake to a Youth Advocate. Track waitlist when necessary and work with Director to determine needs/risk of youth on the waitlist
Provide written documentation and support for the Agency’s program quality assurance processes
Assist youth in developing individualized goals and tracking progress on said goals
Utilize risk assessment tool for each youth to determine risk
Implement Trauma-Informed Care treatment philosophies of the agency
Provide monitoring, crisis support, linkage to other programs, and overall problem-solving assistance and advocacy on behalf of the youth served by the program
Organize regular case conferencing meetings when necessary with all invested parties in the best interest of the youth, establishing an effective service network
Maintain database including case management system, intake, assessment, and referral systems
Comply with treatment directives of the Director and identify other resources when necessary to address areas of need
Participate in ongoing training as it relates to general duties and professional development
Perform any other duty assigned by the Director that falls within the scope of the position
Shift
Full-time, flexible work schedule.
Who You Are
You are someone with a personal interest in, and commitment to, working with adolescent youth. You have a positive attitude and belief in the hope of successful outcomes for youth otherwise marginalized by disability, trauma, socio-economic status, or race. You also have:
Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills and time management skills
Understanding the needs of transition-aged youth
Ability to build and maintain relationships with youth, families, staff, and collaterals
Specific Qualifications
A minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk and court-involved youth is required
Knowledge of community-based resources for youth and families
Experience in youth development, education/and or job development
Excellent communication skills; bilingual/bicultural or multi-cultural experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field, preferred or equivalent experience
Must be 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
Why You’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off
Holiday Pay
Educational Assistance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan with generous employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. This is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion in our team, clientele, and community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities, including ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
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This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time
Program Coordinator
to join our team in Suffolk County, Massachusetts!
Our Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP) is a voluntary intervention alternative to court-ordered detention, providing young people with community-based support and supervision. DDAP strives to reduce the disproportionate number of minority youth arraigned through the court system, offering an opportunity to reverse their path to juvenile crime and helping them live to their fullest potential. We presently have programs in the Dorchester, Chelsea, Springfield, and Holyoke juvenile courts.
Who We Seek
We are seeking a dynamic individual to be part of our team providing youth support and advocacy in the Suffolk County communities. This position requires supervising Youth Advocates and managing a small caseload. Youth Advocates are responsible for guiding youth through intake, assessment, development, and implementation of an individual service plan, referrals to appropriate services, and will advocate for their assigned youth. The Program Coordinator will ensure proper service delivery, monitor outreach for quality assurance, and continue to strengthen community partnerships. RFK Community Alliance Suffolk County Region programs provide a broad range of educational, residential, and community-based programming to youth marginalized by disability, trauma, and child welfare or juvenile justice system involvement. The Program Coordinator will provide one-to-one supervision to Youth Advocates who monitor youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System. DDAP aims to ensure each youth’s growth in the three domains of well-being: Connected, Capable, and Healthy. If you are a person committed to human potential and social justice, this is the job for you!
Key Areas of Responsibility
Ensures that services are consistently delivered with a high level of quality and efficiency
Trains, supervises and evaluates Youth Advocates and interns
Establishes and maintains strong professional relationships with stakeholders within the juvenile courts, police departments, district attorney’s offices, parents, schools, state agencies, and community resources
Carries a small caseload of youth and facilitates individual and group activities
Coordinates services for youth in areas such as clinical, substance abuse, educational, vocational/employment, recreational, and community service
Coordinates family support groups and promotes family involvement
Serves as liaison with referral sources and administers program intake activities, including screening of referrals, conducting interviews, scheduling admissions and discharges from the program
Demonstrates and integrates cultural sensitivity while working with a diverse client population and their families
Participates in the interviewing and hiring of Youth Advocates
Provide weekly supervision to Youth Advocates and facilitates weekly staff meetings. This may include providing training and assisting with professional development. Assist Youth Advocates with improving engagement levels for youth
Supervise day-to-day operations, which include quality assurance with Youth Advocates/DDAP Program, office supply/rent management, monitoring budget expenses/activities, and approval of timesheets/mileage/receipts for Youth Advocates.
Conduct intakes as needed and/or assign intake to a Youth Advocate. Track waitlist when necessary and work with Director to determine needs/risk of youth on the waitlist
Provide written documentation and support for the Agency’s program quality assurance processes
Assist youth in developing individualized goals and tracking progress on said goals
Utilize risk assessment tool for each youth to determine risk
Implement Trauma-Informed Care treatment philosophies of the agency
Provide monitoring, crisis support, linkage to other programs, and overall problem-solving assistance and advocacy on behalf of the youth served by the program
Organize regular case conferencing meetings when necessary with all invested parties in the best interest of the youth, establishing an effective service network
Maintain database including case management system, intake, assessment, and referral systems
Comply with treatment directives of the Director and identify other resources when necessary to address areas of need
Participate in ongoing training as it relates to general duties and professional development
Perform any other duty assigned by the Director that falls within the scope of the position
Shift
Full-time, flexible work schedule.
Who You Are
You are someone with a personal interest in, and commitment to, working with adolescent youth. You have a positive attitude and belief in the hope of successful outcomes for youth otherwise marginalized by disability, trauma, socio-economic status, or race. You also have:
Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills and time management skills
Understanding the needs of transition-aged youth
Ability to build and maintain relationships with youth, families, staff, and collaterals
Specific Qualifications
A minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk and court-involved youth is required
Knowledge of community-based resources for youth and families
Experience in youth development, education/and or job development
Excellent communication skills; bilingual/bicultural or multi-cultural experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field, preferred or equivalent experience
Must be 21 years of age
Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
Why You’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous paid time off
Holiday Pay
Educational Assistance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan with generous employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. This is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion in our team, clientele, and community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities, including ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age, religion, and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
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