What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at Commonpoint Queens?
STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:
Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens: Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, with 80 additional sites throughout the community that provides a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The 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:
Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as Program Coordinator of C.A.S.E. at Forest Hills High School, within the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Program Director.
Education & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required.
- LMSW preferred, SIFI certification preferred.
- At least three (3) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing group work and/or counseling services that reduces barriers and facilitate educational success and social emotional wellbeing.
- Availability for overnight college trips and weekend leadership retreat.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative programming for C.A.S.E. at Forest Hills High School.
- Ensure that all contractual obligations are met, including attendance requirements of 90 hours per student, per program year.
- Hire, train and supervise Social Work Interns within the program.
- Attend all mandatory New York State Education Department (NYSED) training, as requested.
- Coordinate and attend all site visits from regulatory agencies, funders, evaluators and agency personnel.
- Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff uphold the policies set forth by Commonpoint, and the New York State Education Department (NYSED), along with School Age Child Care (SACC) and Department of Health (DOH).
- Ensure that all participant files are accurate and kept current with documents, case notes, interventions and success planning, along with attendance requirements.
- Complete and maintain program data in tools provided by the funder (mid/end year reports) and the agency (weekly dashboard).
- Recruit program participants and complete the enrollment process in a timely fashion.
- Conduct individual Report Card Conferences at the end of each marking period with program participants.
- Provide social-emotional learning by facilitating weekly social-emotional workshops.
- Facilitate and engage group activities running to provide participant/staff support and to keep track of engagement.
- Attend professional case conferences, site-based training as well as staff meetings, with agendas and attendance sheets.
- Arrange twice annual program evaluations with the firm selected by the organization.
- Develop innovative programming in alignment with the goals and outcomes designed for the program including enrichment components, recreation and trips.
- Monitor expenditures (personnel, stipends, incentives, supplies, OTPS, petty cash) to stay within the budget set forth by the Assistant Vice President. Must obtain AVP prior approval before making any purchases.
- Provide resources to students and families on financial aid and college application process to inform and to attain their support for a college option.
- Provide information on financial aid and planning and assistance with FAFSA and scholarship applications, as well as applications to SEEK, EOP, HEOP and College Discovery programs.
- Monitor and provide assistance with college choice, exploration and completion of college applications in a timely manner.
- Participate in regular meetings with school-based and agency staff on college and career readiness.
- Participate in staff training and meetings, including school retreats, division and agency-wide meetings and professional development.
- Provide continued outreach and tracking to ensure positive outcomes for program participants upon graduation.
Job Details:
- Salary: $57,500 - $60,000
- Hours: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Location: Forest Hills High School
- Expected Start Date: March 2025
General Tasks of all Commonpoint 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 Commonpoint.
- Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.
Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. 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 amandapizzutiello@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Program Coordinator- FHHS'' in the subject line.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Salary : $57,500 - $60,000
