Program Coordinator II - Peer Leadership Institute
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating capacity building trainings and support for youth service providers. The focus areas will include positive youth development principles, sexual health and access to care, mental health, substance use prevention, and public health and health equity curriculum. This role aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of youth service providers to better support the well-being of youth in the community.
The ideal candidate is passionate and culturally competent, committed to advancing racial equity and youth empowerment. They bring experience in facilitating dynamic trainings for youth service providers, with a strong foundation in adolescent development, sexual health, mental health, and substance use prevention. Grounded in positive youth development principles, they understand how to tailor content to diverse audiences and foster inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments. This candidate thrives in collaborative settings, builds strong relationships with community partners and communicates with clarity and empathy. They are organized, responsive, and skilled in adapting to evolving needs.
Who we are: The Health Resource Center (HRC) envisions
youth as the experts on their health who are supported in their homes, schools, and communities to eliminate health inequities.
We provide both in-school health education in Boston Public high schools with an associated drop-in space where youth can access 1:1 services. We implement academic year after-school programming and are part of the Child, Adolescent and Family Health Bureau's CAFH University which provides cross-program collaboration with other youth programs in the CAFH bureau, including a summer enrichment program. We support capacity building and offer technical assistance for local youth providers work with adolescents. Our key content areas are public health and health equity, sexual health, mental health and substance use awareness education.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement capacity building training programs and workshops for youth service providers.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to design training content that aligns with positive youth development principles and public health best practices.
Facilitate engaging and interactive training sessions on topics such as sexual health, mental health, substance use prevention, and health equity.
Assess the training needs of youth service providers and tailor programs accordingly.
Provide ongoing support and coaching to youth service providers to ensure the effective application of training content in their work.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in youth development, public health, and capacity building.
Develop and update training materials, including manuals, guides, and presentations.
Foster strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and training participants.
Ensure that training programs are accessible, inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Program Coordinator, Temporary
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
The Environmental & Occupational Health Division works with individuals, community groups, small businesses, and others to prevent or eliminate adverse health impacts from environmental factors at home, work, school, and in public spaces. The Program Coordinator supports the BPHC mission by working with Division Inspectors to provide in-home education, case management services, and connection to resources for clients dealing with lead poisoning and other environmental hazards. The Program Coordinator also conducts community outreach and education efforts such as representing the Division at community events, presenting at small group meetings, outreach to small businesses, or leading classroom trainings.
Program Coordinator - Community Prevention
Boston, MA jobs
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation of ABCD's Community Prevention Programs, which provide prevention and risk reduction education to target populations in Boston. The Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for conducting the selected evidence-based interventions and evaluations with program participants, and for overseeing program activities according to goals and objectives, and reporting according to funder guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide daily oversight and monitoring of program activities to assure fidelity to program models and in accordance with funding guidelines.
Conduct evidence-based group and individual-level interventions with the target population.
Develop and implement program outreach, recruitment, and marketing strategies to increase community/participant awareness of and access to services.
Conduct program evaluation and data collection activities according to the program evaluation plan and funder guidelines.
Support organized peer-driven community events within targeted Boston neighborhoods, partnering with organizations to recruit the target population.
Train and supervise volunteers with respect to programmatic activities, including monthly program meetings.
Train staff at participating venue sites, including social media and marketing activities at participating sites.
Monitor programs through online data reporting and progress reporting respective to funding guidelines and submission dates.
Perform administrative tasks specific to the program in accordance with agency guidelines.
Ensure that all educational materials used are approved, evidence-based, and, as required, approved by the funder and consistent with funding guidelines.
Prepare progress reports in accordance with funding guidelines and assist in developing grant applications.
Represent ABCD Health Services department at meetings of community and
professional organizations, as well as on ABCD committees and board meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in health education, counseling, social work, or related field, and one to three years of relevant work experience required.
Demonstrated ability to conduct individual education and counseling sessions.
Excellent knowledge of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis/STI prevention and sexual health, including general reproductive health, family planning, and women's health.
Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis family planning and reproductive health education, and community health education.
Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of outreach strategies, including street and venue-based outreach and social media.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, particularly in communities of color
Excellent group facilitation skills and an ability to work with a variety of curricula.
Flexibility in work hours and locations.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs and the internet.
Bilingual skills are a plus
Expected Salary: $52,000 USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.
Why Work Here
Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.
Bilingual Program Operations Assistant
Boston, MA jobs
Job DescriptionDescriptionSubsidized by the federal government's Home Energy Assistance Program, ABCD's home energy assistance program serves more than 24,000 low income, elderly and disabled residents each year in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn. The Program Operations Assistant provides general assistance in outreach, intake, client inquires, supplies, daily mail sorting, incoming calls, filing, digitization, and coordinates special projects.
Key Responsibilities
Oversees the flow of walk-in clients in the reception area and calls or visits from outside entities to business managers.
Organizes and distributes outreach materials, applications, and agreements to intakes sites, human services community agencies, and staff.
Tracks receipt and execution of internal and external program policy agreements.
Manages supply orders, inventory, and distribution of program office supplies.
Records documents submitted by clients via mail, fax, email, or upload to complete their Fuel Assistance application and attaches documents to the application for review.
Prepares and mails weekly fuel vendor payments.
Maintains log sheet for receipt of fuel applications from intake sites and manages digital tracking mechanisms.
Maintains physical and digital filing systems in accordance with state and federal policies, including record retention guidelines.
Assists with emergency vouchers for timely escalation of emergency applications.
Assist with special projects, including local city/state or private grants, which provide additional assistance to clients in need.
Supports the Client Services team by forwarding general calls to the appropriate staff and handling client call overflow.
Supports program management in maintaining the department's outreach calendar and preparation for outreach events and initiatives.
Performs other related duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of related administrative experience required.
Prior experience in general office work preferred.
Must have good written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Bilingual skills are required.
Expected Salary: $37,000 USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.
Why Work Here
Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.
Mobile Homeless Outreach Specialist
Malden, MA jobs
Job DescriptionDescriptionThrough our offices in Boston and Malden, ABCD's Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department supports people in their search and works to prevent families from entering homelessness by providing housing counseling. We provide information to help people navigate the maze of paperwork and procedures that comes with subsidized housing. Join us as Mobile Homeless Outreach Specialist in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development, possess the required skills, and are dedicated to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for identifying unsheltered homeless individuals in the Malden, Medford, Everett and Chelsea areas through direct street outreach activities and through community referrals from mental health, hospitals, local law enforcement and municipalities and other social service agencies.
Work collaboratively with the Mobile Homeless Outreach Coordinator to conduct outreach in the community, focusing on those who are most vulnerable. Outreach will occur in identified “hot spots” in the tri- neighborhoods at times when individuals are most likely to be found, including early morning and evenings.
Complete a Vulnerability assessment tool to determine vulnerability and acuity of individuals during street outreach as well as other outreach and referral processes.
Assist the homeless with accessing resources and make referrals for additional support services, continuing to engage with the unsheltered homeless until shelter or permanent housing is obtained.
Provide advocacy for homeless when they encounter barriers.
Collaborate with other agencies in the region to provide team outreach services.
Maintain complete client records, daily activity logs, mileage logs, neighbor-related data tracking systems and other reports as directed.
Establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships with mental health programs, shelter programs, police (and other local officials), and providers of services and resources to homeless.
Attend team meetings, case conferences, training workshops and community meetings as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with 12 months of social services experience required. Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or related field preferred.
Experience working directly with the chronically homeless strongly preferred. Demonstrated basic understanding of severe mental health, physical health, and substance abuse issues and symptoms.
Ability to listen with sensitivity to other people's feelings, needs, and points of view, and demonstrate tact and courtesy in expressing opinions or ideas.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases effectively and efficiently and be able to adapt well to changing priorities and challenging individuals.
Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to work outside of normal business hours, particularly with flexible evening hours.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger van to outreach events and occasionally transport clients to services.
Expected Salary: $49,000 USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.
Why Work Here
Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.
Boston Regional Coordinator - MOAR
Boston, MA jobs
Full-time Description
The Regional Coordinator represents MOAR in the Boston region, working with the recovery community and other partners. The Regional Coordinator creates Action for Recovery Teams (ARTs) by engaging new members, sustaining current members, and developing volunteer opportunities. This position will facilitate meetings, support training, and guide peer support activities. They will maintain the organizational mission and values in all related projects and will ensure inclusivity and diversity in the peer-to-peer network.
You will be doing the following to make a difference:
• Develop and coordinate Action for Recovery Teams
• Recruit, orient and develop peer volunteers
• Provide ongoing support for volunteers and members
• Prepare agendas and support materials for volunteers
• Facilitate peer, community, and policymaker educational meetings and events
• Assist with ongoing development, operation, and support of peer driven services
• Support implementation of MOAR projects
• Fulfill quality assurance and administrative functions by gathering data to complete weekly reporting documentation
• Attend scheduled staff, committee, and supervision meetings and MOAR events
• Share information with Communication Coordinator for development of newsletters and other communications
Requirements
•
Lived experience in personal recovery
for a minimum of two years
•
Knowledgeable and supportive of multiple pathways of recovery
•
Proven expertise in the addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery continuum of care
• Two to five years of progressive (forward thinking/innovative) experience with addiction recovery community organizing and support services
• Bachelor's Degree with a major in human services or related degree with a minimum of two years professional experience
OR
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Concur, and ADP
• Community organizing experience
• Knowledge of the recovery and peer movement, including problem gambling recovery
• Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, presentation, event planning, and community organizing
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, inclusive of social media
• Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) a plus
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the region
• Ability to work nights and weekends
Benefits
• Benefits package begins on the first day of employment
• 35 days paid time off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
We Offer
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield health and dental insurance
• Eye-Med vision benefits
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Medical flexible spending account and dependent care account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Student loan forgiveness assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
• Monthly agency-wide trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC,
LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for licensure and specializations
• Immediate access to comprehensive online self-paced CEU trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary Description $25.99 - $26.45 / hr
Boston Regional Coordinator - MOAR
Boston, MA jobs
The Regional Coordinator represents MOAR in the Boston region, working with the recovery community and other partners. The Regional Coordinator creates Action for Recovery Teams (ARTs) by engaging new members, sustaining current members, and developing volunteer opportunities. This position will facilitate meetings, support training, and guide peer support activities. They will maintain the organizational mission and values in all related projects and will ensure inclusivity and diversity in the peer-to-peer network.
You will be doing the following to make a difference:
* Develop and coordinate Action for Recovery Teams
* Recruit, orient and develop peer volunteers
* Provide ongoing support for volunteers and members
* Prepare agendas and support materials for volunteers
* Facilitate peer, community, and policymaker educational meetings and events
* Assist with ongoing development, operation, and support of peer driven services
* Support implementation of MOAR projects
* Fulfill quality assurance and administrative functions by gathering data to complete weekly reporting documentation
* Attend scheduled staff, committee, and supervision meetings and MOAR events
* Share information with Communication Coordinator for development of newsletters and other communications
Requirements
* Lived experience in personal recovery for a minimum of two years
* Knowledgeable and supportive of multiple pathways of recovery
* Proven expertise in the addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery continuum of care
* Two to five years of progressive (forward thinking/innovative) experience with addiction recovery community organizing and support services
* Bachelor's Degree with a major in human services or related degree with a minimum of two years professional experience OR
* Computer skills: Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Concur, and ADP
* Community organizing experience
* Knowledge of the recovery and peer movement, including problem gambling recovery
* Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations
* Demonstrated skills in facilitation, presentation, event planning, and community organizing
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, inclusive of social media
* Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) a plus
* Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the region
* Ability to work nights and weekends
Benefits
* Benefits package begins on the first day of employment
* 35 days paid time off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)
We Offer
* Blue Cross and Blue Shield health and dental insurance
* Eye-Med vision benefits
* Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
* Medical flexible spending account and dependent care account
* Employee Assistance Program
* Retirement plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
* Student loan forgiveness assistance
* Tuition assistance
* Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
* Monthly agency-wide trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC,
LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
* Supervision for licensure and specializations
* Immediate access to comprehensive online self-paced CEU trainings
* Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Part-Time Site Coordinator
Quincy, MA jobs
This position acts as Site Coordinator for weekly Strengthening Families Program (SFP) and oversees the operation of the Strengthening Families Group programming; ensures that the program runs smoothly including ordering food and supplies/materials and creating a welcoming and safe environment for families in alignment with BSCS's policies and procedures This position provides coverage for group facilitation when needed. The Site Coordinator works with the Program Coordinator to support the Prevention in Early Childhood Program (PEC) and assists the Program Coordinator in the implementation of the PEC.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
* Provide weekly oversight for the Strengthening Families Program, including directing staff and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
* Provide leadership during SFP
* Ensure that supplies and materials (including food) are ready to be used by group facilitators
* Serve as a go-to person during SFP and be responsible for communication with families between sessions
* Provide coverage for group facilitation
* Familiar with SFP programming and participate in training to become a SFP facilitator
* Provide support with SFP implementation, ensuring the program is implemented with fidelity and in alignment with CLAS standards
* Familiar with Strategic Prevention Framework
* Assist Program Coordinator with recruiting and onboarding SFP participants
* Assist with data collection and program evaluation
* Maintain partnership with referral resources
* Maintain a strong connection with group participants
* Keep accurate record of group programming and ensures that goals and objectives are reached during the weekly sessions.
* Provide support to Program Coordinator in daily operation of PEC[BK1] , i.e. support with community outreach, organize playgroups, etc.
Schedule: Part Time; 20 hours per week. Flexible Schedule
Requirements
* One year experience working with families and in early childhood with associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent
* Experience implementing evidence-based group programming in alignment with culturally and linguistically appropriate standards
* Good understanding of group dynamics
* Has knowledge of local resources for Social Determinants of Health and is able to support group participants when needed
* Proficient in communication and technology (e-mail, writing skills, cell phones, etc.)
* Has strong organizational and communication skills
* Language capacity is highly desirable
* Experience working with diverse populations able to work independently as part of the team
* Must complete the two day strengthening families program group leader facilitator training
* Ability to maintain records and to keep records and information in a confidential manner
Bay State Community Services is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems, that support a talented, and diverse workforce.
Part-Time Site Coordinator
Quincy, MA jobs
Part-time Description
This position acts as Site Coordinator for weekly Strengthening Families Program (SFP) and oversees the operation of the Strengthening Families Group programming; ensures that the program runs smoothly including ordering food and supplies/materials and creating a welcoming and safe environment for families in alignment with BSCS's policies and procedures This position provides coverage for group facilitation when needed. The Site Coordinator works with the Program Coordinator to support the Prevention in Early Childhood Program (PEC) and assists the Program Coordinator in the implementation of the PEC.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
• Provide weekly oversight for the Strengthening Families Program, including directing staff and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Provide leadership during SFP
• Ensure that supplies and materials (including food) are ready to be used by group facilitators
• Serve as a go-to person during SFP and be responsible for communication with families between sessions
• Provide coverage for group facilitation
• Familiar with SFP programming and participate in training to become a SFP facilitator
• Provide support with SFP implementation, ensuring the program is implemented with fidelity and in alignment with CLAS standards
• Familiar with Strategic Prevention Framework
• Assist Program Coordinator with recruiting and onboarding SFP participants
• Assist with data collection and program evaluation
• Maintain partnership with referral resources
• Maintain a strong connection with group participants
• Keep accurate record of group programming and ensures that goals and objectives are reached during the weekly sessions.
• Provide support to Program Coordinator in daily operation of PEC[BK1] , i.e. support with community outreach, organize playgroups, etc.
Schedule: Part Time; 20 hours per week. Flexible Schedule
Requirements
· One year experience working with families and in early childhood with associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent
· Experience implementing evidence-based group programming in alignment with culturally and linguistically appropriate standards
· Good understanding of group dynamics
· Has knowledge of local resources for Social Determinants of Health and is able to support group participants when needed
· Proficient in communication and technology (e-mail, writing skills, cell phones, etc.)
· Has strong organizational and communication skills
· Language capacity is highly desirable
· Experience working with diverse populations able to work independently as part of the team
· Must complete the two day strengthening families program group leader facilitator training
· Ability to maintain records and to keep records and information in a confidential manner
Bay State Community Services is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems, that support a talented, and diverse workforce.
Salary Description $26 per hour
Program Coordinator III - Healthy Homes
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
In addition to all duties in Program Coordinator I and II, Program Coordinator III will perform these duties:
May coordinate multiple projects and/or initiatives including activities supporting coalition development, community health education and achievement of
program goals.
Coordinates, supports and supervises activities of program or project.
Prepares reports for director and funders; assists with data collection and evaluation activities; reviews and analyzes information and data concerning
BPHC program, to determine effectiveness.
Implements appropriate fiscal management systems to ensure compliance with grant obligations; manages/oversees development and oversight of RFP's
and grants.
Under supervision of program management develops and oversees distribution of all communications, brochures and educational materials in
accordance with Commission policy.
Ensures and maintains effective communication among community organizations, city agencies, coalition members and residents and develops strategies
to support project activities.
Coordinates meetings, events and activities necessary for the effective implementation of program goals. Delivers services according to established program protocol.
May supervise employees including but not limited to lower level coordinators within job series; trains, evaluates and recommends discipline for staff; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and content.
Performs other duties as required.
This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of Program Coordinator
II1, as set forth in the BPHC Program Coordinator Series.
Career Advisor - Workshop/Resource Room Facilitator
Chelsea, MA jobs
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe MassHire Career Centers connect qualified job seekers with employers, providing the tools and resources needed to start a career, increase skills or find a new job. The Career Advisor - Resource Room/Workshop Facilitator develops, presents, and facilitates a range of job search and career transition workshops.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, present, and facilitate a range of job search and career transition workshops.
Explain to customers the procedure and process for Career Center services including career planning, job development, and labor market information, training opportunities, partner services and referrals.
Determine customer suitability for center services by providing or arranging for the provision of appropriate services needed to facilitate the implementation and successful operation of the customer's employment plan.
Provide an initial assessment for customers and assistance with developing an employment plan including goal setting.
Provide feedback and an objective perspective by gathering information through interviewing and observing individuals.
Assist customers with resume review and development, cover letter review and development, job search strategies, provision of labor market information, job referrals and referral to additional partner services.
Support customers through transitions and facilitate decision making and goal setting including, but not limited to, referrals to training, Section 30, and the training process.
Assist customers in resource room using available technologies; troubleshoot computer and software problems.
Research labor market issues and current workplace trends, maintaining knowledge of state-of-the-art career assessment instruments; administer and interpret as appropriate.
Input relevant customer data appropriately and timely by following all MOSES entry policies.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Career Center partners.
Maintain all areas of the Resource Room for cleanliness and organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A Minimum of High School Diploma, or equivalent and minimum of three years of customer service or relevant experience required
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, business management or related field preferred but not required
At least 2 years of experience working in a career center, providing services to businesses, or other related experience preferred but not required
Knowledge and experience with WIOA (and other Career Center Programs) regulations, programs, guidelines and administrative requirements preferred
Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds and manage high stress situations while demonstrating sound decision making
Effective communication and public speaking skills with the ability to advocate for career center customers
Ability to travel between centers for meetings or coverage needs (Cambridge, Woburn, Chelsea) and to partner sites (including, but not limited to employers, job fairs, training vendors, etc. throughout our 20 cities/towns)
Bilingual skill in Spanish is preferred.
Why Work Here
Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.
Housing Assistant Coordinator
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
The Commission's Homeless Services Bureau, in existence since 1983, has extensive experience providing integrated primary health, substance abuse, and mental health services to homeless individuals. We offer transitional health and social assistance to homeless Bostonians, including emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing throughout the city and a broad range of rehabilitative services. Our programs are part of a continuum of care designed to help homeless individuals achieve independent living in permanent housing in the community. We are one of the largest providers of emergency shelter in New England, running two emergency shelters, which operate 24 hours a day 365 days a year, and providing more than 5,000 homeless individuals annually with food, beds, lockers, emergency clothing, health care, case management, and housing services.
Utilizing a Housing First framework, the housing search and placement department provides an array of programs and supports to help guest quickly find and move into permanent housing. The housing department provides housing search and placement services to homeless individuals looking for subsidized housing. These services are essential to help homeless individuals navigate the complexity in obtaining housing. Services include identifying available units, accompanying individuals to view units, negotiating directly with property owners, working with individuals to help them mitigate and address their barriers to accessing housing (e.g. criminal record), assisting individuals with completing all aspects of the lease-up process, securing rental start-up funds and making supported referrals to other types of move-in assistance as needed (e.g. furniture bank).
DUTIES
Provides in-home and office based follow up housing placement and stabilization services to individuals placed in housing, including assistance with paying rent and utilities, helping to resolve landlord/tenant problems and connecting individuals with community resources and supports. Assists clients with obtaining furniture and moving into housing.
Engages with all clients utilizing a housing first approach.
Coordinates community integration activities for clients, teaching life skills and independent living skills necessary for succeeding in permanent housing.
Hosts community-based housing agencies (BHA, HomeStart, etc.) in providing on site housing search assistance.
Completes intakes and assessments on shelter guests to determine needs and eligibility for services and public benefits. Provides case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling to clients.
Transports guests to housing appointments.
Provides case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling to clients. Coordinates the delivery of services and referrals in areas of family reunification, DSS, obtaining benefits, etc. Provides support and assistance to clients with legal issues (probation, parole, courts).
Maintains up to date and accurate service plan contacts, and progress note records for the department.
Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach with other social service, work rehab and health services departments of the shelter. Develops and facilitates budgeting, money management and other life skills groups.
Participates in weekly social service treatment team and other assigned meetings and trainings.
Compiles records and statistical reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Housing Assistant Coordinator (Woods Mullen Shelter - Homeless Services Bureau)
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
Assists clients of Homeless Services emergency shelters in all facets of housing stabilization and retention.
Provides follow up housing stabilization services to individuals placed in housing, including assistance with paying rent and utilities, helping to resolve landlord/tenant problems, and connecting individuals with community resources and supports. Assists clients with obtaining furniture and moving into housing.
Coordinates community integration activities for clients, teaching life skills and independent living skills necessary for succeeding in permanent housing.
Hosts community-based housing agencies (BHA, HomeStart, etc.) in providing on site housing search assistance. Completes intakes and assessments on shelter guests to determine needs and eligibility for services and public benefits. Provides case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling to clients.
Transports guests to housing appointments.
Provides case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling to clients. Coordinates the delivery of services and referrals in areas of family reunification, DSS, obtaining benefits, etc. Provides support and assistance to clients with legal issues (probation, parole, courts).
Maintains up to date and accurate service plan contacts, and progress note records for the department.
Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach with other social service, work rehab and health services departments of the shelter. Develops and facilitates budgeting, money management and other life skills groups. Participates in weekly social service treatment team and other assigned meetings and trainings. Compiles records and statistical reports.
Housing Assistant Coordinator
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
The Boston Public Health Commission's Homeless Services Bureau (HSB) provides emergency shelter, job training, behavioral health support, and housing services to unhoused individuals in Boston. We serve close to 5,000 individuals every year, and are one of the largest providers of emergency shelter in New England. We aim to make homelessness in Boston rare, brief, and one time. We do that by problem-solving with new guests at the front door to try to prevent anyone from entering homelessness to begin with. For individuals who do become homeless and use our shelters, we help them quickly move out of homelessness and find a safe place to call home. Once housed, we provide in-home supports to ensure someone does not return to homelessness. We use a Housing First and racial justice framework, which is built on the foundation that housing is a social determinant of health, a basic need that everyone deserves, and does not require sobriety. We believe that everyone, with the right support, can succeed in housing. We foster evidence-based approaches such as trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing in the delivery of our services, and ensure services are low-threshold and accessible to our guests.
Housing: Our housing team helps clients quickly find and move out of homelessness and into permanent housing and then helps clients succeed in housing. Through housing navigation staff engage clients in housing conversations, help them access all possible housing options, and coordinate unit viewings, lease signings, and move-in logistics. Through landlord relations and housing location, staff build rapport with current and potential landlords, explain program details, and help locate viable housing opportunities. Through housing stabilization staff ensure that clients succeed in housing and do not return to homelessness by providing in-home support and connecting clients to community-based services. Through asset development and income maximization, staff help clients increase their income and apply to and connect to public benefits so that that they can be successful in housing.
Housing staff work quickly and creatively to identify solutions to help each client. Staff are assigned to focus on specific areas of housing support as described below. This position focuses primarily on [insert specific function].
DUTIES: As assigned, responsible for the delivery of services to help clients find, move to, and remain in permanent housing.
Housing Navigation: As assigned Housing Assistant Coordinator
Outreaches to and builds rapport with clients to engage them in housing.
Assists clients to navigate and stay up to date on all possible housing options they may qualify for, including but not limited to subsidized housing, market rate/private housing, shared housing, and permanent supportive housing.
Completes intakes and assessments on participants to determine housing choices, needs, and barriers, which includes completing housing histories and viewing credit reports and criminal background checks.
Creates individual housing plans and identifies strategies to help clients remove barriers and find appropriate housing options.
Assists clients in obtaining all required documents for various housing opportunities.
Searches for housing opportunities and assists clients in interacting with potential landlords and housing providers.
Housing Location and Landlord Liaising: As assigned Housing Assistant Coordinator
Searches online and through all available resources for affordable rental housing options.
Creates, maintains, and regularly updates an inventory of housing options.
Outreaches to potential new landlords and recruits them to become landlord partners in the program.
Completes and coordinates required housing documents including rent reasonableness checklists and housing inspections. Helps client understand their leases and facilitates rent sharing agreements when necessary.
Matches clients' needs and choices with housing options.
Working with housing navigators, provides mediation and advocacy with landlords as needed to resolve concerns or problems to help the client maintain stable housing.
Coordinates move-in logistics, including understanding and signing the lease and obtaining furniture initial start-up funds.
Department-wide responsibilities
Engages all clients using a Housing First approach, delivers services using principles of trauma-informed care and harm-reduction, and promotes racial equity.
Actively coordinates with other departments to provide integrated services to guests.
Maintains up to date and accurate service plans, client files, and client records/documents, entering timely and accurate data into BPHC's and the City's HMIS databases.
Coordinates referrals and connects clients to key services to help them find and succeed in housing, including but not limited to external housing navigation services, benefits and income maximization, community-based resources, and stabilization services.
Transports clients to critical appointments to find and/or maintain housing.
Participates in regular team meetings and trainings.
Health Resources Coordinator II
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
In addition to all duties in Program Coordinator I, Program Coordinator II will perform these duties: Functioning as a Health Educator, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, providing health education to adolescents in school and community based settings including but not limited to healthy sexuality, prevention of STIs and unplanned
pregnancy, substance/alcohol/tobacco prevention, and emotional well being
Develops, organizes and facilitates psycho-educational groups, trainings and classroom presentations to students, school
administrators, teachers and parents
Provide 1 on 1 sessions with teens
Administer STI tests on school campus, deliver results and connect teens to treatment
Works closely with other HRC staff
Links adolescents and their families to existing community services
Participates in the training of peer health educators and others as requested. Provides trainings and other duties in
summer months as required
Attends all trainings as required by program director
Assists with the development of health education materials for adolescents
Functions according to all protocols and policies of HRC
Documents and collects information regarding services provided according to policies of program. Represents BPHC and
HRC at meetings, health fairs and conferences as requested
Collaborates with other BPHC programs in providing services
Performs other duties as required.
This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and
responsibilities of a Coordinator II, as set forth in the BPHC Coordinator Series.
Program Supervisor
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, supervising, and coordinating community center programs and activities. Responsibilities * Develops, implements, and supervises community programs; works with Community Center Council and committees in planning and evaluating programs.
* Assists with the preparation of an annual work plan.
* Attends meetings with the Council and other community agencies as directed by the Site Administrator.
* Supervises personnel; assists in the recruiting and hiring of personnel; assigns and reviews work; evaluates performance; maintains attendance and personnel records; provides orientation and training to new personnel.
* Organizes and assists in planning fundraising activities; writes proposals for outside funding.
* May act as liaison with Boston Public Schools personnel relative to scheduling and building use; acts as liaison to community agencies to encourage collaborative efforts and generate services and programs for the community.
* Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
* Three (3) years of experience in a human service program, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.
* SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in recreation, human services, management, or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. Supervisory experience may not be substituted.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
* Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
C.O.R.I and S.O.R.I check required BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIREDTerms:Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM5-4Hours per week: 35Anticipated Schedule: Tuesday thru Friday, 1 PM - 9 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Outpatient Coordinator - OPC
Quincy, MA jobs
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Outpatient Coordinator to join our team. The Outpatient Coordinator is both a clinical and administrative position. This position is responsible for ensuring easy access for all clients to the Outpatient Clinic (OPC), and serves as the Access/Intake Coordinator for the OPC, coordinating and managing the intake process.
Apply today to join our great team!
What You Will Doing to Make a Difference...
* Provides clinical services and ensures easy access for individuals requesting OPC services.
* Works with children, adolescents, adults and elders representing varying ethnicities, cultures, and religions; educational level and socioeconomic status is also variable.
* Serves as the Access/Intake Coordinator, and oversees and manages the intake process (in person intakes are scheduled a minimum of 4 days a week).
* Meets with and screens each new client when they present for walk-in or appointment-based intake.
* Conducts intake assessments, trains newer staff on the intake process, and oversees intake assessments when they are being delegated to other staff.
* Ensures that new clients are quickly assigned to clinicians or treatment groups and are seen within a reasonable time frame.
* Collaborates with other staff (clinicians, front office, billing, etc.) to ensure that new clients are quickly connected with primary clinician and/or other appropriate programming.
* Conducts individual, group and family therapy, including case management, in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
* Master's degree in Psychology or related field; license eligible
* Must be pursuing licensure status and attain licensure within 2 years
* Minimum 1-year supervised substance abuse counseling experience; ability to work with court mandated clients
* Must demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of clinical theory and practice
* Knowledge, skills and supports to:
o Identify needs of abused and neglected children and adults
o Understand child development and individual and family functioning
o Engage difficult to reach, traumatized, or disengaged individuals and families
o Work with individuals with co-occurring, mental health and substance use conditions
o Collaborate with other disciplines and services
* Must possess strong organizational and clinical communication skills
* Computer proficiency
* Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Easy ApplyOutpatient Coordinator - OPC
Quincy, MA jobs
Full-time Description
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Outpatient Coordinator to join our team. The Outpatient Coordinator is both a clinical and administrative position. This position is responsible for ensuring easy access for all clients to the Outpatient Clinic (OPC), and serves as the Access/Intake Coordinator for the OPC, coordinating and managing the intake process.
Apply today to join our great team!
What You Will Doing to Make a Difference...
• Provides clinical services and ensures easy access for individuals requesting OPC services.
• Works with children, adolescents, adults and elders representing varying ethnicities, cultures, and religions; educational level and socioeconomic status is also variable.
• Serves as the Access/Intake Coordinator, and oversees and manages the intake process (in person intakes are scheduled a minimum of 4 days a week).
• Meets with and screens each new client when they present for walk-in or appointment-based intake.
• Conducts intake assessments, trains newer staff on the intake process, and oversees intake assessments when they are being delegated to other staff.
• Ensures that new clients are quickly assigned to clinicians or treatment groups and are seen within a reasonable time frame.
• Collaborates with other staff (clinicians, front office, billing, etc.) to ensure that new clients are quickly connected with primary clinician and/or other appropriate programming.
• Conducts individual, group and family therapy, including case management, in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Important Health and Wellness Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
• Master's degree in Psychology or related field; license eligible
• Must be pursuing licensure status and attain licensure within 2 years
• Minimum 1-year supervised substance abuse counseling experience; ability to work with court mandated clients
• Must demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of clinical theory and practice
• Knowledge, skills and supports to:
o Identify needs of abused and neglected children and adults
o Understand child development and individual and family functioning
o Engage difficult to reach, traumatized, or disengaged individuals and families
o Work with individuals with co-occurring, mental health and substance use conditions
o Collaborate with other disciplines and services
• Must possess strong organizational and clinical communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Easy ApplyREACH Coordinator
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
The Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control manages BPHC's work in healthy eating, physical activity, and early detection and management of chronic diseases. The Boston REACH initiative implements policy and systems changes to create healthier environments across Boston neighborhoods, with a focus on East Boston and Mattapan. The Boston Healthy Childcare Initiative (BHCCI) supports training and technical assistance for childcare educators to increase nutrition and physical activity in family childcare programs. This is a time-limited, part-time position to provide project coordination support to Boston REACH and the BHCCI. Language capacity in Spanish is preferred.
Examples of Specific Duties:
Coordinates selected activities of the Boston REACH program including promoting healthy eating guidelines in food pantries and other settings, supporting community engagement activities related to active living and healthy eating.
Coordinates selected activities of the Boston Healthy Childcare Initiative including outreach to childcare programs, managing program registration and enrollment, material preparation, participant data collection and coordinating logistics for BHCCI learning collaborative trainings (virtual on Zoom and in-person)
Co-facilitates BHCCI learning collaborative sessions and technical assistance sessions.
Develops system to track participant information and program outcomes. Manages program data in Microsoft Excel worksheets.
Coordinate internal and external BHCCI workgroups, including agenda development, note taking and after-meeting work.
Supports division public communications, including researching and developing fact sheets, newsletters, and social media content and maintaining website pages.
Compiles data and prepares reports, including for grant reporting.
Develop and implements program work plans, timelines, budgets.
Supports division programs by attending community meetings and events to share resources and staff information tables.
Performs other duties as required.
Coordinator II
Program coordinator job at Boston Public Health Commission
The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to protect, preserve, and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable. The BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of antiracism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
The purpose of the Consortium for Professional Development is to design, develop, and deliver impactful, equitable, and inclusive learning opportunities for the public health workforce community. Our goal is to inspire and promote personal growth and career advancement to address the public health challenges of our time.
The CHEC Program Coordinator II works closely with the CHEC Team, Community Health Workers, and partners to support CHEC programming's alignment with the Massachusetts Core Competencies for Community Health Workers.
Key Responsibilities:
Work to help BPHC become an anti-racist organization by meeting or exceeding standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism policy.
Adhere to the Consortium Professional Development's practices and standards.
Manage the Client Relations Management systems functionality including tracking learner progress, participant registration, and generating reports.
Leads the administrative enrollment and coordination of all Comprehensive Outreach Education Certificate (COEC) sessions and other CHEC trainings including but not limited to developing registration and supervisor approval forms, confirming registration for enrolled participant verifying attendance, working with partners to ensure accuracy of online required courses, issuing certificates for graduates, following up for make-up courses, preparing training materials for in-person or live virtual COEC sessions, etc.
Prepare reports and correspondence related to CHEC trainings, workshops, and events.
Assist with the delivery of in-person and live virtual training courses including (but not limited to) providing tech support, operating audio/visual equipment organizing and disseminating workbooks and resources.
Develop, implement, and host health education events and outreach initiatives including attending and representing the organization at local community health fairs and events.
In collaboration with the CHEC Team, implement marketing plans to advertise CHEC programming. assisting with developing and distributing communications, brochures, and educational materials and providing health education resources.
Support activities related to the CHEC Community Advisory Board (including but not limited to) setting meeting schedule, assisting with advertisement and recruitment, keeping accurate meeting notes.
Design and distribute the monthly CHEC Newsletter.
Stay current with public health trends to provide exceptional support and resources for Community Health Workers.
Respond to emails and phone inquiries about CHEC programming.
Maintain open communication with CHEC trainers, participants, and other stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.