Program Coordinators/Manager-(OMH) LIP Yonkers

Job Summary
Responsible for directing the overall operations of Comunilife Life Is Precious Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to management, planning, program development, implementation, monitoring and budgeting. The Program Coordinator will perform evaluations and maintain Comunilife policies and procedures, quality assurance, utilization review and outreach activities. The Program Coordinator will collaborate with the Assistant Vice President of Programs to assure quality psychiatric and psychosocial assessments are conducted prior to referral to the Life Is Precious Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Assume responsibility for the continuous direction and day-to-day operations of the Life is Precious Program.
2. Provide supervisory conferences with program staff and maintain relevant documentation. 
3. Supervise all program activities and scheduling to be implemented by Case Managers and Creative Art Therapist consultant.
4. Ability to think outside of the box with creating programs that stimulate the interest and are relative as well as age appropriate for young adults.
5. Ensure that a system of reporting is used in assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the program staff.
6. Ensure that all program participants are receiving mental health services. 
7. Ensure that the staff receives all the necessary support via workshops regarding the management of grief while maintaining professional focus. Ensure staff education and training in muliti-cultural, clinical and other issues relevant to the programs’ focus. 
8. Triage referrals and patient assignments to staff; monitor quality of clinical service and maximize number of individuals served, maintain high level of group therapy.
9. Track outcome studies. Monitor patient satisfaction surveys are completed at time of termination. 
10. Collaborate with various community agencies, public officials, and organizations.
11.  Supervise all recruitment efforts and ensure timely completion of all staff performance evaluations.
12. Meet on a regular basis with the Vice President of Programs to discuss accomplishments and administrative matters.
13. Represent the program at community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) relevant to the program focus and populations.
14. Plan, organize and supervise all program and family oriented activities; in addition the Coordinator is responsible for all intake and family engagement.
15. Manage volunteers/tutors. Document community activities, outings and development involving families

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to provide strong clinical supervision, administrative skills and analytical thinking to business matters regarding the Life is Precious Program.
• Thorough knowledge of program development, implementation methodology, and research methods and techniques.
• Responsible, organized and efficient.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen actively.
• Related experience that demonstrates that applicant is community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitive 
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other Comunilife employees, Federal, State and City officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general public.
• Ability to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programs.