Youth Program Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Program Coordinator develops and coordinates the Centro San Jose (CSJ) Youth program by assisting with recruitment, retention, marketing, and community involvement. This position reports to the Early Childhood and Family Center Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and coordinate the CSJ Youth program for youth age 14-21
• Assume a lead role in the recruitment and retention of eligible youth participants
• Coordinate with other program staff the planning and implementation of academic and recreational programs.
• Conduct and attend meetings with sub-contractors and community partners as necessary/appropriate
• Participate in on-going professional development
• Represent the Youth Program and Family Center at various community meetings, collaborative, etc dedicated to youth.
• Coordinate the enrollment, assessment and data system of youth in the program.
• Coordinate and develop parent outreach materials.
• Review all programmatic documentation (i.e. group events, attendance, evaluations, etc.) and take a lead role in program data analysis and quality improvement.
• Coordinate implementation of events.
• Complete reports as required.
• Other duties as required.
• PQI Functions:
• Ensure and monitor the consistent collection of data by direct reports
• Identify patterns and trends of program services
• Compare data outcomes against established agency benchmarks
• Develop and implement improvement plans as needed, eliminating any identified problems
• Use results of data to inform decision making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent preferred. AA/AS degree.
• Knowledge of resources in New Haven for youth,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills required.
• The candidate must have high levels of personal characteristics including, but not limited to the following: enthusiasm, competency, empathy, and warmth.
• The candidate must also be firm but fair, encourage self-efficacy and model pro-social beliefs.
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) strongly encouraged

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance

For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance

For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees

For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.

For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling

Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.