Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Program Coordinator
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning
Department
UBHC-Technical Assistant Center
Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator in Behavioral Research and Training Institute at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator supervises and oversees selected aspects of the Next Second Chance Program focused on addressing the needs of justice-involved behavioral health individuals across the lifespan.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator supervises and oversees selected aspects of the Next Second Chance Program focused on addressing the needs of justice-involved behavioral health individuals across the lifespan.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides effective leadership and support in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the Next Second Chance Program projects.
- Effectively and appropriately initiates a process of consultation, needs assessment and systems analysis to identify goals and objectives for education, training, consultation, technical assistance and program development in designated areas.
- Provides information to Program Manager on areas of concern or need identified in the course of providing consultation or contact with outside agencies.
- Responsible for assisting with the department’s budget, coordinates fiscal procedures and maintains records associated with grant accounts, and ensures funds are utilized according to policy and regulations.
- Identifies project consultants, assists with development of new curricula, assists in developing Professional Service Agreements to facilitate contracting, and oversees project consultants’ compliance with the agreements.
- Supervises project staff. Recommends the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, salary increases, transfer and/or disciplining of employees and other personnel changes. Supports staff with curriculum development as it relates to principles of adult learning, including writing objectives and educational plans for training programs.
- Contributes to the development of all materials distributed to stakeholders, including PowerPoint presentations and written materials. Develops resources related to technology and online learning to further project goals including increased access to learning materials for a diverse workforce.
- Prepares training materials (e.g. PowerPoint presentations) and presents on the project to individuals and groups identified by the Program Manager.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
27S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
72144.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
87766.000
Annual Maximum Salary
103389.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
CWA, Local 1031
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- PhD, PsyD or EdD in a mental health discipline plus one (1) year of experience in consultation or training or a Master’s Degree with an additional four (4) years of related experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience training mental health professionals on how to effectively implement services for children and families with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience with technical assistance and curriculum development.
- Experience working in an out-of-home treatment center for youth.
Certifications/Licenses
- Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with children and families with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
- Strong writing skills and computer skills (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0810
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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