Independent Living Plus Program Coordinator

About DABSJ:

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:

The Independent Living Plus (ILP) Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall growth and daily operations of the Independent Living Plus Program. This position supervises ILP Assistant Supervisors and ILP Coaches while also supporting the supervision growth of the Development Specialist team. The Program Coordinator will support the team in creating physical and emotional safety for youth in ILP, while providing exceptional service according to established plans and regulatory standards. The Program Coordinator develops community relationships to ensure ILP youth have resources, support and the necessary goals as they navigate their journey towards independence while also ensuring an adequate stream of referrals from various sources. This role requires a strengths-based approach, non-judgmental attitude and a strong ability for developing relationships with young people and their team. The ILP Program Coordinator additionally supports all Campus Programs, providing leadership on site, on-call coverage, and crisis response

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Program Coordinator?

We are looking for a candidate with a bachelor's degree in human behavioral science preferred. A minimum of 4 years of experience in a Child Caring Institution (i.e. Residential Treatment Program), a minimum of two years of experience supervising staff in a Child Caring Institution. Demonstrated understanding of the strengths, needs, challenges and resilience of the target population of children, youth, and families. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a rapidly changing, fast paced, high intensity environment.

Offered benefits and more: (Revise when applicable)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
• 403B Retirement Opportunity.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
• Access to a robust training system.
• DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
• Reimbursement for trainings.
• Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc).
• Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
• Regular supervision.
• Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
• Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
• Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.