Program Coordinator

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Agency Description

The Office of Community Wellness and Recovery (OCWR) leads Mayor Parker's initiative to address

the twin problems of homelessness and opioid crisis and provides leadership in developing,

planning, and organizing programs focused on wellness and recovery. The initiative involves a

$100M capital funding infusion (FY25 capital budget year) to spur development of a wellness

campus to provide continued housing and supports for individuals working on recovery and

sobriety.

Job Description

The Program Coordinator will oversee and manage onsite, daily implementation of campus

programming at Riverview Wellness Village. Reporting to the Deputy Director of OCWR, the Program

Coordinator will collaborate closely with OCWR leadership, consultants, as well as onsite teams,

leaders and subject matter experts from partnering agencies to identify, source and implement

supplemental and core services at Riverview Wellness Village. The role involves program planning and

design, resource identification and navigation, consistent communication with multiple stakeholders, and

a commitment to excellence in program execution. The Program Coordinator will be the on-the-ground

contact for program scheduling, logistics, and tracking.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with key stakeholders and community organizations/partners, create and
  
  

manage a comprehensive strategy for supplemental and core programming and service

delivery for the Riverview Wellness Village community.

• Project manage the sourcing, program planning, and implementation of key supplemental
  
  

services including, but not limited to, workforce development, education, recreation, and

other wellness activities.

• Plan and facilitate community-building activities, meetings, and peer-led groups aligned with
  
  

the strategic vision of the Office of Community Wellness and Recovery.

• Foster partnerships with local organizations and agencies to enhance and expand community
  
  

wellness and recovery services.

• Develop, clarify and manage the scope, scheduling and communications of all campus
  
  

programming initiatives in addition to supporting with tracking agency deliverables and

program targeted outcomes.

• Administrative coordination of onsite provider agency meeting.
• Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.
• Determine project costs/ensures delivery on time and within budgetary guidelines
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of existing community wellness and
  
  

recovery initiatives and make recommendations for improvement.

• Serve as a primary contact for provider agencies who work with the campus community to
  
  

address client-related or logistical challenges and be a resource that disseminates information

to the campus community.

• Address minor conflicts or concerns promptly, using de-escalation and communication skills,
  
  

and elevate significant concerns to leadership appropriately.

• Collaborate with other city departments and agencies to ensure a holistic and integrated
  
  

approach to community wellness and recovery.

• Coordinate and facilitate the community engagement plan for the Office of Community
  
  

Wellness and Recovery which educates community partners of the goals of OCWR and

provides visibility for all members of the Wellness Continuum.

• Plan and implement volunteer engagement activities as well as host tours at Riverview
  
  

Wellness Village.

• Represent the city at community events and meetings to promote and raise awareness about
  
  

community wellness and recovery initiatives.

Knowledge

• Strong background in community health and recovery, experience with programming in a residential service community as well as a passion for creating positive change.
• Understanding of population served at Riverview Wellness Village and programming in residential environments.
  
  

Skills:

• Ability to set a plan for and coordinate cross-functional teams with clear goals and objectives
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to foster strong working relationships within teams, across departments, and with external partners to drive project success.
• Proficiency in developing detailed project plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely delivery while balancing competing priorities.
• High energy and commitment to hospitality and fostering a culture of positivity and opportunity.
  
  

Abilities:

• Ability to create and execute program plans from concept to optimization.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and resources to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Ability find compromise and to address and resolve conflicts or challenges within teams, ensuring project progression without disruption.
• High level of precision and attention to detail, ensuring all aspects of a project are executed with accuracy and meet defined quality standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with a major coursework
  
  

in Social Work, Public Administration or a closely related field

• Minimum of at least 3 years working coordinating agency programming and collaboration
• 3+ years of project management experience is a plus.
• Master's Degree preferred.
  
  

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office

of Community Wellness and Recovery and Human Resources.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

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