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WestCare Foundation Program Coordinator in Fresno, California

Program Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location

Fresno - 119 N Calaveras - Fresno, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$68,640.00 - $68,640.00 Salary/year

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the GPD program. Essential Job Functions include but not limited to those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Administrative supervision of all staff assigned to the program.

  • Monitor adherence to the policies and procedures of the program.

  • Conduct monthly quality assurance reviews of the client files to ensure compliance with program standards.

  • Ensure that all educational groups, classes and services are provided as per contract requirements.

  • Responsible for ensuring facility compliance with health, fire, safety, and other regulatory standards.

  • Mediate client issues that cannot be appropriately resolved at the program level.

  • Ensure that the agency systems for collecting statistical data necessary for program evaluation, planning, justification, and staff training are collected as required.

  • Fill in for staff during times they may be unavailable due to illness, training, etc.

  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested.

  • Assist and monitor data collection and statistical reporting and complete Quality Improvement reports as requested.

  • Maintain relationships with VA/referring and supporting agencies and represent the agency at various community meetings as requested.

  • Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.

  • Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Ability to establish relationships with Veteran, health care teams, and community service providers

  • Must possess knowledge of Veteran benefits, housing challenges, employment barriers, and other Veteran issues, including the impact of mental health/substance abuse disorders on Veterans and their families.

  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

  • Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats with strong knowledge of Excel or the ability to learn.

  • Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.

  • Ability to work well in a team environment.

  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

  • Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

  • Military/Veteran is required.

  • Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required; and

  • CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

  • During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of 1 (one) year supervisory experience with knowledge of program performance indicators.

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related fieldis preferred.

  • High School Diploma or equivalentis required.

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  • Not applicable for this position.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is primarily performed in a transitional housing setting; and

  • Some outdoor activities may be required.

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