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SCHOOL BASED SERVICES COORDINATOR

Job Details

Job Location

Bridgeton Wellness S78 - Bridgeton, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$65000.00 - $72000.00 Salary/year

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The School-Based Services Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of contracted school-based services for youth in grades k-12. This position is responsible for coordinating staff, managing community partnerships, securing and maintaining program contracts, and maintaining alignment between services and youth needs. The coordinator supports the delivery of trauma-informed, culturally responsive services that promote emotional wellness, violence prevention, recovery awareness, and client safety to support youth’s social, emotional, behavioral and academic well-being.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

+ Supervise and support assigned clinicians

+ Coordinate program activities, calendar, and staffing assignments

+ Manage partnerships with school districts, partnering agencies, local organizations and stakeholders

+ Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teacher and paraprofessionals

+ Leads weekly supervision for assigned clinicians focused on youth treatment and goals, documentation compliance, and school collaboration.

+ Ensure program compliance with contract goals and reporting requirements

+ Demonstrates competency and experience with individual counseling, group counseling and family counseling

+ Collect and analyze program data, attendance logs, and outcome measures

+ Represent the program in community meetings, school events, and stakeholder gatherings

+ Identify gaps in service and implement responsive adjustments or enhancements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

+ Education:Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Public Health, Human Services, or a related field required; LAC, LSW, LPC, LCSW preferred

+ Experience:Minimum 1 year of experience coordinating school or community-based programs

+ Skills:Strong organizational and leadership skills; ability to manage staff, coordinate activities, and build partnerships

EXPERIENCE:

+ Experience in trauma-informed and client-centered program delivery

+ Background in community collaboration, staff supervision, and program development

+ Familiarity with mental health counseling, violence prevention, substance use awareness, and school and community-based services

+ Proven ability to meet deadlines, maintain records, and report outcomes

MANAGES OTHERS: Yes

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

+ Ability to travel between school districts

+ Participation in grant reporting, staff training, and professional development

+ Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends for special events or programming

+ Commitment to accessible service delivery, equity, and holistic wellness

OTHER SKILLS

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Strategic thinker and problem solver

+ Culturally competent and community-driven

+ Passionate about youth advocacy, support, and mental health