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Program Coordinator

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

  • Newark, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • $20–$22 Per Hour

Highlights

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's or masters Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree. Program Coordinator should have a strong knowledge of the day-to-day operations of their program, particularly as it relates to contract compliance, service delivery, and the participants intake/referral process for services.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewark, NY
IndustryLegal Services
Salary$20–$22 Per Hour
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1975
Websitehttp://www.yapinc.org

Description

Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: This is a Hourly, Part-Time position is responsible to provide support for the Wayne County program and program director.

  • Program Coordinator should have a strong knowledge of the day-to-day operations of their program, particularly as it relates to contract compliance, service delivery, and the participants intake/referral process for services.
  • The work has less to do with general office duties than with assisting in the operation or administration of a local program/unit.
  • Position will also perform Advocate duties. Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in community, school, and home settings.

The position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Hourly Rate: $20.00-$22.00

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or masters Degree generally preferred; commensurate experience in community-based agency program is acceptable except for programs where the referring authority requires a specific degree.
  • At a minimum, at least one-year previous experience in managing personnel and budgets.
  • Experience working with at-risk youth and families
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) is a plus.
  • Experience in the provision of home and community-based services.
  • Position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage
  • Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

  • Voluntary Dental
  • Voluntary Vision
  • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

About Company

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

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