Program Coordinator - Community Hope, Inc.
Lyons, NJ 07939
About the Job
Do you want to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organization? Do you have a desire to serve those who bravely served our country? If so, COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
~Hope for Veterans Program~
4 WEEKS Paid-Time Off!, Birthday Holiday, PLUS MORE!
Assisting in the management and operations of the Hope for Veterans Program. Supervises and directs employees and ensures that veterans receive high quality care in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and practices.
- Upholds the highest ethical and professional standards in adherence with our Code of Conduct & Ethics. Maintains veteran confidentiality in all interactions with other residents.
- Provides support, supervision, and direction to Behavioral Health Counselors and Case Managers including orientation, training, performance evaluation, professional development, and ensures the completion of job responsibilities.
- Provides clinical support and on-call coverage to employees and veterans for crisis intervention and emergency assistance.
- Assists Director of Veterans Housing overseeing and ensuring that the program adheres to regulatory, stakeholder, and accreditation standards.
- Assists the Director of Veteran Services with in-house tours, public speaking engagements and with special events to further promote public awareness of the Program.
- Participates in program development and initiatives implementation.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with referral sources and other community agencies. Includes referral sources, case workers, therapists, family members, or other advocates in the recovery process when authorized by a veteran.
- Participates as a team member in the maintenance, care, and safety of the facility.
- Ensures accuracy and consistency with Agency fiscal and billing procedures.
- Documents service delivery accurately and timely.
- Ensures veteran confidentiality according to agency policies.
- Participates in meetings, including: team, residence, supervision, and training.
- Functions as a team member: covering shifts, facilitating groups, participating in program activities, communicating all relevant information to other team members, and covering co-workers’ duties as needed.
- Transports veterans, as needed, in agency vehicles in a safe, cautious and responsible manner.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology or in a related field.
- License preferred LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCADC.
- Mental health or human services experience; minimally completed coursework or training in mental health and/or substance abuse.
- Knowledge of veterans’ issues, mental illness, addiction, and homelessness.
- Valid NJ Driver’s License with a good driving record.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Request Priority Protected Veteran Referral. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact.
~We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American, people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, veterans and veteran spouses.~
Source : Community Hope, Inc.