What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator / Family Development Coach position at COMMONPOINT NY INC?

Job Description

Program Coordinator / Family Development Coach

High School and College Success

Location : Richmond Hill High School

Position : Full-Time

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY

Commonpoint Queens is a non-profit, multi service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills and 33 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 35,000 mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION

The Family Development Coach (Program Coordinator) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) Grant at Richmond Hill High School in Queens, NY. The NDA program will serve a total of 35 students to provide assessment, service planning case management and / or intervention work. The program will support with attendance, academic and social-emotional learning, while also connecting students to internship opportunities and referrals to resources. The Family Development Coach is on-site at the school 5 days a week, and is responsible for the management, integration, and coordination of student and family support services at the school, as well as programming and partnerships. The Family Development Coach will report to the Senior Director of High School and College Success.

Responsibilities

Recruit and enroll 35 eligible participants in the DYCD NDA program
Provide assessment, service planning, case management and / or intervention work to program participants including the completion of monthly case notes and family development plans and individual service plans.
Meet with each student regularly to develop a service plan and set goals relative to school attendance, grade performance, and internship participation.
Weekly group sessions and individual meetings will take place to help assess and monitor student progress through goal setting and case management.
Provide academic support and monitoring through report card conferencing, attendance tracking and 1 : 1 meetings.
Prepare for all site visits and ensure that program files and all aspects of programming are in compliance with DYCD regulations
Timely data entry as it relates to both contractual and agency obligations (monthly dashboard, monthly interactions, workscope schedule, attendance, etc.)
Cultivate internship sites, oversee placement and progress of program participants in paid work experiences Responsible for arranging, coordinating, and implementing the initiative’s strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the Site Director and school administration.
Liaises with the school, other Community Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level
Participates in the development and manages the implementation consistent with the requirements of the Neighborhood Development Area grant and with the expectations of the school partnership
Participates in weekly meetings with the CBO team members and meetings with stakeholders as needed
Provide internal and external referrals for participants and families of programs that present with needs
Conduct workshops and group training to participants and families
Connect families to community resources such as job development and food insecurity
Provide task supervision to social work interns
Supportive supervision of any full-time or part-time staff dedicated to the NDA program

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling or Social Work, Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of three (3) years experience providing assessment, service planning, case management, and / or intervention work with an adolescent population and preferably already serving the school community in some capacity.

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families.

Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members.

Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends / evenings for parent / teacher conferences and school or agency events.

Interest in adolescent development, academic improvement, social emotional learning, Family and / or community organizing, working with school communities, Community Schools.

Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement.

Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills.

Must have a commitment of work from a strength-based and / or youth development perspective.

Strong relationship-building and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity.

Deep understanding of positive youth development, education learning standards and issues facing immigrant and first generation youth in the U.S.

Takes initiative and has the ability to solve problems.

Energized by the idea and process of creating and implementing new initiatives.

Highly organized, detail oriented and trustworthy.

Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.).

Bilingual preferred

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens Staff

Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center.

Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.

Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.

Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.

Support the mission of the Commonpoint Queens.

Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.

The Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employers / programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to hscsd@commonpointqueens.org. Please indicate “Family Development Coach-Richmond Hill High School” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Salary Range : $55,000-$60,000

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000

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