Program Coordinator Life is Precious Long Island

Comunilife - Hempstead, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hempstead, NY

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About the position

The Program Coordinator for Comunilife's Life is Precious program is responsible for overseeing the operations of a non-clinical suicide prevention afterschool program aimed at Latina teens aged 12-17. This role involves management, planning, program development, implementation, monitoring, and budgeting, ensuring that participants receive necessary mental health services and that staff are well-supported and trained.

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall operations of the Life is Precious Program.
• Manage planning, program development, implementation, monitoring, and budgeting.
• Perform evaluations and maintain Comunilife policies and procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance and utilization review activities.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Vice President of Programs for quality assessments prior to referrals.
• Supervise program staff and maintain relevant documentation.
• Ensure program activities and scheduling are implemented effectively by Case Managers and Creative Art Therapist consultants.
• Create engaging and age-appropriate programs for young adults.
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of program staff through reporting systems.
• Ensure all program participants receive mental health services.
• Provide staff support through workshops on grief management and professional focus.
• Educate staff on multicultural, clinical, and relevant issues.
• Triage referrals and monitor the quality of clinical services.
• Track outcome studies and monitor patient satisfaction surveys.
• Collaborate with community agencies and organizations.
• Supervise recruitment efforts and staff performance evaluations.
• Meet regularly with the Vice President of Programs to discuss accomplishments and administrative matters.
• Represent the program at community providers relevant to the program focus and populations.
• Plan, organize, and supervise program and family-oriented activities.
• Manage volunteers and document community activities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology is required; LCAT preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical supervisory and administrative experience.
• Clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dependent care
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance program