WES HEALTH SYSTEM ยท 6 hours ago
Program Coordinator
Pemberton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWES Health System is focused on providing quality programming in health, education, and recreation for children and adolescents. The Program Coordinator is responsible for overall program management, including planning and executing structured group activities, maintaining connections with stakeholders, and supervising staff to ensure a nurturing environment for students.
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Responsibilities
Maintains policies and procedures of the program, assuring compliance with each
Serve as point person for emergencies
Reports to the Sr. VP of Operations any and all emergencies and/ or problems
Plan, develop and provide a nurturing, structured and enriching program of after school activities for students
Perform various administrative functions of the program such as composing, copying and distributing work, planning and preparing a weekly schedule for class and any other duties as assigned by the Sr. VP of Operations
Maintain a clean and orderly environment for the program
Create structured well-rounded programs for students
Serve as the Youth/Stakholders Council leader
Perform outreach for youth recruitment
Perform outreach and contact students enrolled in the program who are not attending
Complete outreach to community leaders, groups, business with the goal of incorporating them into programming
In the absence of a Group Supervisor implement activities as planned
Supervise all Group Supervisors
Actively engage in activities with the children and acts as a role model participant
Implement a Strength Based Youth Development Approach in all interactions and programs with youth and their families
Maintain student records and overall program documentation as required by the program including but not limited to Student Success Skills, Project Based Learning, Attendance, physical exams, current emergency contact information and contact with adults involved in students' lives
Communicate with teachers and parents about children's daily activities and participate in parent conferences as needed
Assist with the management of behaviors in the program and on field trips using a proactive approach
Provide individual assistance to students or families as needed
Complete class presentations and preparation of students' evaluations
Attend all designated orientation sessions, all scheduled trainings and meetings
Enforce all rules fairly and consistently according to the policies outlined
Work cooperatively with Group Leaders and program staff making use of open communication and problem- solving skills
Report to work at your scheduled start time
Support the After School Mission and all administrative decisions
Abide by all agency policies and procedures
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, childhood development, special education, elementary education or the human services field
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with experience working with children and youth
An Associates Degree or the credits equivalent to one with experience working with children and youth
A HS Diploma and three or more years working in and overseeing a program with children and youth
Experience in sensitivity with multicultural settings
Knowledge of and must be sensitive towards adolescent development issues and have a desire to work with students ages 5 through 18
Successful completion of training in CPR, and First Aid
Acceptable FBI, criminal background check and child abuse history clearances required
Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Solid oral and written communication skills including business writing, proper grammar and spelling
Good organizational skills including the ability to prioritize work and manage conflicting deadlines
Conflict resolution skills and peer mediation experience helpful
The ability to work well with others
The ability to handle conflicts with diplomacy and tact
The ability to listen and evaluate objectively
Company
WES HEALTH SYSTEM
WES Health System provides behavioral and physical health services in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Crystal W.
Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Seeley, LCSW
Chief Clinical Officer
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