Program Coordinator

A full-time, exempt status position responsible for administering, managing, and operating veteran housing services and programs. Supervises and directs employees and ensures that veterans receive high quality care in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and practices.  Requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends and an ability to travel within the service delivery area.

• Provides support, supervision, and direction to employees including orientation, training, performance evaluation, professional development, and ensures the completion of job responsibilities.
• Coordinates and monitors all aspects of service delivery including assessment, evaluation, recommendations on placements, recovery planning, case conferences, referrals for adjunctive services, family meetings, group work, individual counseling, case management, veteran advocacy, liaison with other community agencies, and discharges.
• Provides onsite veteran supervision.
• Participates in services development, planning, and implementation.
• Provides clinical support and on-call coverage to staff and veterans for crisis intervention and emergency services.
• Functions as a team member by covering shifts, facilitating groups, participating in program activities, and communicating relevant information to co-workers.
• Participates in the maintenance and care of agency facilities and ensures safety of the veterans in those facilities.
• Assists the Director of Veteran Services with in-house tours, public speaking engagements and with special events to further promote public awareness of Veteran Services
• Conducts and attends weekly employee team meetings and veteran house meetings.
• Transports veterans in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious and responsible manner.
• Observes veterans’ self-administration of prescribed medication as per agency procedures.
• Documents service delivery accurately and timely while ensuring veteran confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Valid NJ professional license preferred.
• Mental health, addictions, or housing services experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record.

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