Program Coordinator I

SHIFT: Days
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 1-3 Years
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direction, plan, develop, implement and monitor assigned programs; provide training, learning resources and technical assistance needed. Coordinate and direct operations for program to assure efficient and sound programmatic and fiscal operations. Make recommendations and assist in the formulation of objectives, practices and plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the Secretariat for Catholic Charities Health and Human Services.
- Plan and implement programs.
- Give work directives, resolve problems, and set deadlines.
- Prepare and/or monitor reports and statistics.
- Coordinate and monitor programs.
- Supervise a staff of volunteers.
- Work within the framework of the program budget while managing a variety of concurrent activities effectively.
- May participate in the selection of new employees for the program. Train new employees in areas relevant to the program.
- Attend community and various agency meetings. Act as an advocate.
- Develop relationships with clients, businesses, community and civic organizations to promote goodwill, and to promote the services of the site.
- Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Combination of experience and education normally represented by a Bachelor's Degree and from 2 to 3 years of related professional experience, including supervision.
- Must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
- Must have the ability to relate to a wide variety of people, both professional and volunteers; as well represent the site to outside organizations and systems.
- Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office software.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.