OVERVIEW

Established in 1920, Center For Family Services has been committed to uplifting individuals and families through an innovative continuum of care. Its efforts are focused on serving more than 10,000 families annually through early childhood, supportive housing, homeless prevention, workforce development, and several crisis hotlines. In 2019, CFS was awarded a 2-year implementation grant from the NJ Department of Children and Families to implement School-Based Youth Services (SBYS) for Middle School students in Camden. Center for Family Services will collaborate with the Camden City School District (CCSD) to implement a prevention and intervention program for youth in grades 6-8 at H.B. Wilson Family School.

POSITION SUMMARY

CFS seeks a full-time, experienced coordinator who is passionate about ensuring quality support services to vulnerable children and their families. The Middle School Coordinator is responsible for working with the Camden City School District and H.B. Wilson Family School staff to oversee and coordinate SBYS programs, services, supports, and activities and ensure adherence to grant requirements and reporting.

Location: Camden, NJ

Job Status: Full-Time

Salary: 56K Annual

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervisory oversight and management of school-based staff and model.
• Ensure alignment with the school-based operational manual.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and collaboration with school and community resources.
• Establishes strong, productive, consistent, and trusting relationships with students and caregivers.
• Establishes strong, productive, consistent, and trusting relationships with school site staff and administrators to ensure aligned goals, quality programming, and support.

Administrative Management

• Coordinates the collection and input of evaluation data to measure ongoing program effectiveness of services, levels of service, and program outcome measures.
• Support, maintain, and help publicize a coordinated schedule of programs and activities.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates documents to align internal and external program audits and compliance requirements.
• Supports the timely submission of all required reports and supporting materials.
• Supervises the SBYS team, including the Youth Development Specialist and Mental Health Counselor.
• Works with school administrators to support collaboration and integration of SBYS enrichment programming.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work or human services-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience working in collaboration with community and youth.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, resiliency, and protective factors
• Experience in facilitating groups and workshops.
• Experience in using data to drive outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines, and work under time pressure.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must pass a criminal background check before beginning employment with children.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.