Youth Program Coordinator Job Description
Youth program coordinator
provides evidence based suicide prevention, intervention, assessment and mental health education trainings to youth serving organizations, clinicians, Communities of Color and the larger and more general community.
Youth Program Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities
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Lead social media and youth engagement efforts
Support DMH TAY social media efforts and coordinate with grant
Utilize a variety of educational methods which may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, internet, and distance learning to deliver program
Communicates to team members any changes in federal and state regulations, policy, or procedures that affect their role in the service delivery model
Deliver TOP to youth in Maricopa County, Arizona, during out-of-school time
Provide the curriculum with fidelity and assure that all information provided is accurate
Recruit foster care homes, kinship care facilities, Boys & Girls Clubs, schools, and other facilities and youth participants within Maricopa County to participate in TOP
Develop flyers, brochures, write letters, attend meetings, and any other activities needed to market and implement the program successfully
Prepare lesson plans
Keep attendance, collect permission forms, and evaluation instruments
Youth Program Coordinator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Youth Program Coordinator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, YMCA
Education for Youth Program Coordinator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the youth program coordinator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Business/Administration, Social Sciences, Human Services, Business, Public Health, Accounting, Child Development
Skills for Youth Program Coordinator
Desired skills for youth program coordinator include:
Rules and program operations of the WIOA Youth Program
Communication principles
Evidence-based and effective prevention services
Evidence-based and effective treatment services
Experience with a branch of the US Military
Marketing techniques
Media
‘Train the Trainer’ model
Issues pertaining to area of assignment
Organizational and supervisory practices
Desired experience for youth program coordinator includes:
Complete monthly and annual reports – both programmatic and financial
Monitor fidelity of program implementation
Attend trainings, workshops, and staff meetings
Assist with grant writing and other fund-raising efforts
Monitor expenditures and ensure budget allocations are not overspent
Drive a high occupancy vehicle, on occasion
Youth Program Coordinator Examples
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Youth Program Coordinator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of youth program coordinator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for youth program coordinator
- Recruit program participants, members and volunteers utilizing the most appropriate promotional or marketing methods such as individual letters, brochures or presentations at meetings
- Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff, parents and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives
- Develop training curriculum and exercises for middle school teachers, students, and parents in accordance with various state and national standards
- Develop and deliver content at presentations, trainings, workshops and professional development sessions
- Conduct site visits to middle schools participating in the program
- Assist with all aspects of special event coordination which includes, but is not limited to project timeline and budget, logistics, program content, marketing efforts and pre- and post-evaluation
- Evaluate program effectiveness to develop and implement improved methods
- Control expenditures in accordance with budget allocations
- Develop copy for marketing materials, publications, articles and websites
- Assist in the preparation, review, editing and submission of grant and other types of project proposals
Qualifications for youth program coordinator
- Use initiative to discover ways to build public understanding and support for Extension and University programs
- Leads, develops and implements strategic program direction for YTP
- Plans, develops and implements a performance outcome model for the delivery of YTP services in cooperation with the joint ODE, VR and UO technical assistance team
- Works with the Office of Contracts and Procurement to develop request for proposals and contracts
- Provides technical assistance and coordination for VR in the development and monitoring of the VR-ODE interagency cooperative agreement
- High school diploma or post-secondary education
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of youth program coordinator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for youth program coordinator
- Develop and independently implement new or revised program goals and objectives in recognition and support of grant’s goals, mission and strategic plan
- Ensure infrastructure and systems are in place, including tracking systems for grant’s goals, follow-up communications with various stakeholders and financial reporting allowing for maximum operational efficiency/effectiveness
- Collaborate with Assistant Director and other team members to ensure program success
- Provide direction and support to grant participants to ensure program goals are met
- Develop training curriculum and exercises for high school teachers and students in accordance with various state and national standards
- Conduct site visits to middle schools participating in the program in the Verizon Innovative Learning Design Thinking Program
- Provide leadership for an actively engaged 4-H program in the San Miguel Basin
- Provide leadership and guidance to the San Miguel Basin 4-H Council in goal identification and achievement
- Participate with applicable, regional and state 4-H groups and events appropriate CSUE 4-H work team(s)
- Serve as a liaison with the San Miguel Basin Fair Board to represent CSUE and provide leadership to 4-H programs associated with the San Miguel Basin Fair
Qualifications for youth program coordinator
- Provide leadership and assistance to other 4-H activities as assigned
- Support and build relationships with local schools, advisory committees, community leaders, area agencies and non-profits to develop awareness of 4-H and CSU Extension and strong program development, delivery and evaluation
- Recruit and support 4-H volunteer leaders for 4-H clubs throughout the San Miguel Basin
- Provide leadership opportunities and training for 4-H leaders that will increase their effectiveness in working with youth and retain their commitment as volunteer leaders over sustained periods of time
- Demonstrated experience working with people as individuals and in groups
- Appreciation and understanding of rural communities and an interest in working with people in a rural environment to address critical issues
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of youth program coordinator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for youth program coordinator
- Monitor and supervise the activities of Maricopa County 4-H committees, clubs, members, and volunteers
- Recruit members utilizing appropriate promotional or marketing methods
- Identify roles and publicize opportunities for volunteers
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, screening, orienting, and placing 4-H volunteers
- Prepare program promotion, which may include coordinating the 4-H electronic newsletter
- Organize and prepare periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for program management
- Organize new 4-H clubs
- Maintain contact with 4-H leaders and members, and address their concerns as needed
- Evaluate program effectiveness to develop improved methods of 4-H program management and provides input for individual program evaluation
- Act as liaison with faculty, staff, 4-H members and leaders, and cooperating community agencies/organizations in facilitating program objectives, promoting communication, and sharing of information
Qualifications for youth program coordinator
- Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities and the application of knowledge and skills on the job
- Drive within Arizona in order to perform duties and responsibilities (e.g., to attend fairs, campus trainings)
- Experience in working with people of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
- Experience in planning, arranging, and coordinating events
- Experience in organizing groups
- Knowledge and or experience of the 4-H program
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of youth program coordinator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for youth program coordinator
- Foster acceptance of the 4-H and youth development programs, methods and policies to address community (both urban and rural) and individual needs and consider diverse audiences
- Develop, implement and monitor the project work plan to ensure timeliness and follow through on all grant deliverables
- Work with the Young Adult Coordinator to lead the process of involving Transition Age Youth and Young Adults (TAYA) and other communication targets in designing and implementing comprehensive social marketing programs for the Worcester and Springfield Access Centers
- Coordinate training efforts for peer staff and supervisors at the Access Centers
- Assist in distilling policies and mitigating challenges faced by Access Center staff
- Coordinate and organize TSAI related activities including preparation for meetings (scheduling, email reminders, reserving conference rooms, agenda development, presentation preparation and other related activities)
- Develop in collaboration with TSAI Project Director key analytical and data reports on TSAI for SAMHSA and others as required
- Provide support to all program staff to include TAYA voice throughout the program
- Provide support and coaching to TSAI Young Adult Coordinator
- Collaborate with the DMH TAY Initiative
Qualifications for youth program coordinator
- A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Services (including social work, public health, or public administration)
- A Graduate’s degree with a major in Human Services (including social work, public health or public administration)
- Bachelor’s degree required in education, business, liberal arts or related field
- Three years of program/project management experience
- Provide training to volunteer leaders and youth
- Be able to manage the 4H Online enrollment system for Cochise County
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of youth program coordinator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for youth program coordinator
- Serve as subject matter resource, utilizing established program resources and materials, to provide information and resources to program participants
- Foster acceptance of program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences through frequent contact with program participants, parents, and volunteers
- Provides ongoing training to team members as necessary to ensure quality services
- Oversees and evaluates Youth program staff to ensure quality customer service, efficient and effective operations, and the best use of resources to facilitate expected outcomes
- Organizes and conducts regular case record reviews to ensure quality service delivery and completing periodic reports for all programs to facilitate program reporting and evaluation and performing other duties as assigned including assignment to work in another workforce center as needed
- Maintain an active portfolio of 12-15 Dance Marathons or high volume community events with the combined capacity of $400,000
- Execute assigned turn-key fundraising programs and school community events with the combined capacity of $300,000
- Manage specific components
- Work as a team with other 4-H Youth Development Staff developing and delivering programs
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans to youth participants
Qualifications for youth program coordinator
- High levels of integrity and ethics
- Associate’s or Equivalent Education
- Ability to organize, implement, and teach, informal educational programs
- Expertise in Children and Families Behavioral Health system and/or Substance Use Disorder treatment, to include treatment of individuals with dual diagnosis
- Understanding or experience with managed care, including Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs)
- Experience with budget monitoring, program development/implementation and outcome based care