Youth Program Coordinator

Youth Program Facilitator
Waterbury, CT and Meriden, CT
Full Time 35 hours per week


Position Overview:
This position offers an opportunity to directly impact youth development through engaging programming, community collaboration, and some data management.

The Program Coordinator for the TOP (Teen Outreach Program) is a vital member of our youth services team, working closely with the TOP Program Director to deliver and oversee program activities that promote positive youth development. This role involves planning, implementing, and supervising program sessions, collaborating with schools and community partners, and ensuring the fidelity of the Wyman curriculum. The Coordinator serves as a key representative of the agency, engaging youth in meaningful activities, facilitating lessons, and maintaining detailed records to meet funding requirements. The position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to supporting youth in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise program staff, including part-time staff and interns, to ensure effective service delivery.
• Follow Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) standards and maintain fidelity to the program model.
• Work with local school systems to identify and recruit target youth populations.
• Plan and facilitate lessons from the Wyman curriculum, including community service activities, with local high school students.
• Visit collaborating schools to deliver lessons lasting 45-60 minutes, serving approximately 50 youth with a 25:1 youth-to-staff ratio.
• Coordinate and facilitate TOP clubs, meeting twice a week; in Meriden, work with two schools to meet four times weekly to ensure consistent youth engagement.
• Gather materials (food, supplies, etc.) needed for activities and lessons.
• Provide transportation for youth, utilizing a 15-passenger vehicle (with assistance available for obtaining an activity vehicle endorsement through the DMV).
• Collect, enter, and report program data via the ECR database and Microsoft Excel workbooks, in compliance with funding requirements.
• Represent the agency at meetings, community groups, and committees related to youth services.
• Assist other facilitators and staff as needed, depending on the specific requirements of each site.
• Attend all program meetings and relevant training sessions to stay aligned with program goals and standards.

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • May require flexible scheduling 
• 1-hour lunch break
• $45,863 per year

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, or current Associates' Degree and actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field - Required
• Minimum 1-years’ experience of direct service experience with at-risk youth - Required
• 3-5 years of direct service experience with at-risk youth (middle school and high school aged youth) and youth programming strongly preferred
• Required to have own vehicle accompanied by active auto insurance
• Facilitating groups experience strongly preferred; however, a demonstrated willingness to learn and develop this skill is required
• May require flexible scheduling

• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
 
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.

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