Program Coordinator, Youth Development/Crown Heights & La Casita After School Program

Program Coordinator, Youth Development

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of theYouth Development Program Manager, is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of the Club Crown Heights (CCH) and La Casita Programs, and CCH Measure X funds. Oversees staff, volunteers, interns, and trainees, and manages daily program activities to ensure alignment with the agency's mission and compliance with all policies, procedures, and contract requirements. Works in a culturally sensitive manner and abides by all legal and ethical standards. Serves as a liaison between Lifeline and the community including schools, law enforcement and other collaborative partners including the City of Oceanside.Must demonstrate knowledge of trauma informed, client driven, and culturally competent care. The Program Coordinator establishes a safe after-school program that provides academics, skills development, education, work readiness, STEM Labs, recreation, and occasional field trips and assures that all services provided to our clients and families are implemented through a client driven wellness and recovery model that is strength and outcome based, culturally relevant, and trauma informed.

Specific Activities

• Meets the program performance outcomes as outlined in contract with City of Oceanside, Measure X funds and other funding sources.

• Completes all enrollment paperwork with all participants and creates appropriate filescontaining all necessary signatures and consents forms

• Complies with San Diego County, State and Local regulations and policy per contract.

• Plans and implements tutoring, STEM and other academic activities to be provided to all youth participants.

• Coordinates and refers youth to other Lifeline programs and assists with the enrollment process as needed.

• Assists Program Manager/Directorwith coordination and planning of events and programming at the resource centers in Oceanside (i.e. JohnLandes, Crown Heights, Libby Lake, and Chavez).

• Serves as a liaison between Youth Development programs and other Lifeline programs (i.e. S4S, Girls Seek, CAT/JD, ATD, CHOICE, VIVA, CinA, TLR, Connections) to promote in-house program coordination.

• Coordinate, support, and assist other Youth Development Program Managers, and Director to ensure success with all Youth Development contracts.

• Maintains statistics and meets reporting requirements for Youth Development programs on the specified database, including program-specific ETO database.

• Utilizes a data collection system, maintainsdata, and completes reports as needed to the funding source.

• Assists the Program Manager/Director with completing all necessary reports monthly for contracts with the City of Oceanside, Measure X, and other funding sources.

• Facilitates the day-to-day planning, supervision and implementation of the program and provides age-appropriate activities and events for youth.

• Provides supervision and guidance to CCH and La Casita staff as needed.

• Attends monthly team meetings and other meetings as required.

• Helps to develop skill building curriculum and schedule activities.

• Arranges sports, recreational and enrichment activities on a daily basis.

• Maximizes the safety of the environment and activities for participants and staff.

• Maintains a clean and organized environment

• Interacts and communicates in a positive manner with youth, parents, school administrators, City of Oceanside representatives and staff to ensure smooth operation of the program.

• Plans program activities, completing program calendar in advance, keeping it up to date and making it available to parents, staff and youth.

• Provides direct service and supervision to youth participants as required.

• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with schools and other youth-serving organizations.

• Monitors and evaluates youth progress and participation to ensure contract compliance.

• Serves as a mentor to youth.

• Attends retreats, conferences and training workshops as required.

• Works with the community to recruit, schedule, train, and supervise volunteers and interns.

• Coordinates and plans special projects; such as Crown Heights Festival, Halloween, Dia del Nino, and Civic Leadership Programs.

• Represents agency at community forums.

• Serves as a program liaison to elected officials and public, private, and non-profit agencies and organizations.

• Serves as liaison to youth and families to encourage their participation and support.

• Liaison to OUSD, City of Oceanside officials, OPD and other community collaborates and develops collaborative partnerships.

• Facilitates collaborative and community meetings as required and manages town hall meetings.

• Demonstrates the organization's mission and values through their work, professional conduct,and interactions with clients, partners, and community.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

AA degree required, BA degree highly desirable.Minimum of 2-3 years working with youth in after school, childcare or comparable setting. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age-appropriate activities; and working with diverse youth. Well-developed problem solving and communication skills. Knowledge of child development and delinquency issues. Experience and ability in group facilitation. Cultural sensitivity and competency required. Ability to respond to critical incidents and to follow emergency procedures. Bilingual Spanish/English required. Compatibility with program goals and objectives. Must acquire CPR, and first aid certification. Must pass criminal background clearance, drug test, TB test, and other employment related reference checks. Excellent driving record. California Class B driver's license is a plus.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week

Weekends and evenings needed

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed in a stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Travel to multiple work sites for meetings and/or training using employee personal vehicle. Employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The employee will be required to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer, telephone, and fax machine.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services. Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

• Generous paid vacation
• Paid sick time (6 days)
• Paid holidays (14 days)
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Great employee incentive awards program
• Training and education assistance
• Matched 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting email.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.

Accommodations and Accessibility Statement

Lifeline Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable laws, Lifeline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the organization.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact

humanresources@nclifeline.org

Our goal is to ensure that all individuals have equal access to opportunities and are able to perform their job duties safely and effectively. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.