Program Coordinator

exalt is seeking a dynamic, passionate person to join our team. exalt elevates expectations of personal success for youth ages 15-19 who’ve been involved in the criminal justice system. We inspire
youth at a critical crossroads to believe in their worth, from the first steps in contemplation through the journey to create lasting behavioral change. Our powerful combination of structured classes for tangible skill development, individualized
support to navigate the education and justice systems, placement in paid internships
and
an
alumni network of resources equips youth with the tools and experience to avoid further criminal justice system involvement. At exalt, we empower youth to see a future filled with hope – and we provide the road map to get there.
The Program Coordinator (PC) is an analyst and a strategic and critical thinker who is passionate about permanently moving young people’s trajectories away from systems of incarceration and court-involvement. The PC manages young peoples’ entire process through their experience with exalt, from initially assessing them in the interview phase, to meeting with them individually throughout all phases of the program to help them set and meet goals, monitoring and supporting them in internships, and collaborating with additional resources and institutions in their lives such as external stakeholders, schools and criminal justice constituents. This individual will build and manage, along with various assigned Lead Teachers, 5 cycles per year. They will be expected to be flexible to meet expectations to come into the office for in-person operations to our office and classroom space in downtown Manhattan, as well as work remotely through our virtual model, as needed.
Responsibilities
Interview, assess and select youth referred to exalt through candidate assessment interviews and a range of additional base-line assessments.
Build (perform initial outreach, interviews, pre assessments and screens) as well as manage 5 cycles per fiscal year.
Observe, assess and develop growth plans based on participants’ participation, development, strengths and challenges in exalt classes.
Work with the Court Liaison team to screen participants who are eligible for ATI contract services.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop strategies for participants to increase participation, maximize learning, and connect classroom learning to key outcome areas including avoidance of further criminal justice system involvement, increased persistence/investment in school, and long term employability.
Meet individually with participants throughout the duration of the program to assess their progress and support them in meeting program goals; track goals and progress through Individualized Personal Plans (IPPs).
Devise strategies to address the diverse needs of students at risk of program incompleti

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No