Supporting Youth Recovery Project Coordinator

Job Description

Title: HRSA Project Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Prevention, Training & Education

Classification: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Summary: The HRSA Project Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day functioning of the Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program. The Peer Paraprofessional Certificate in Supporting Youth Recovery program provides training to prepare peer paraprofessionals to address the unmet behavioral health needs of children, adolescents and young adults with a substance use disorder and their families, especially those in medically underserved areas and rural areas.

The Project Coordinator will ensure the goals, objectives, action steps and grant deliverables are met for the program.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Recovery Check, The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and a FBI Criminal History Background Check required.
• Master’s Degree in human service-related field or demonstrated relevant experience working in the drug/alcohol and recovery field. Licensing and/or credentialing in the addiction field preferred. A minimum of 2 years organizational/supervisory experience.
• Experience working with curriculum development, training, and supervision as well as networking to secure enough agencies to host field placements.
• Minimum of one year of successful and progressive experience in service/program delivery with a non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with the behavioral health needs of the targeted populations of youth, adolescents, transition aged youth, young adults, and families.
• Knowledgeable in workforce development strategies and able to cultivate job readiness skills in the students served by the project.
• Experience with and/or sensitivity to culturally diverse populations.
• Current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, insurance, and regular access to a motor vehicle.
• Position is based in Philadelphia with the expectation that employee will work at locations in the community as needed, using private vehicle.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct self in an ethical manner by adhering to the PCB codes of ethics, standards of practice, and Council policy and procedures.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Work independently and collaborate with community and organizational representatives.
• Role model professional workplace behaviors and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, from students to field placement supervisors to potential CRS employers.

Daily Job responsibilities:

• Work closely with partners and key stakeholders to ensure that the project meets the needs of the students and the populations they will be serving; this includes but it not limited to oversight of the student application, interview, and selection process.
• Identify and pursue resources for sustainability
• Lead the development of curriculum enhancements
• Serve as an instructor for portions of the classroom training
• Along with the Field Placement Coordinator, assist in development and oversight of the field placement program.
• Outreach and communication with organizations providing student recruitment, field placement and job placement.
• Address student and stakeholder questions, concerns, and needs throughout the project.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Prevention, Training & Education or Executive Director.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• training facilitation: 2 years (Required)
• training curriculum development: 1 year (Required)
• working with the recovery community: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28