Project Coordinator

Description Are you passionate about empowering youth and coordinating programs that create lasting impact? Do you enjoy building community partnerships and supporting vulnerable populations through evidence-based services? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team! Being a Project Coordinator at Devereux has its Advantages: You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: A collaborative and mission-driven work environment The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth Professional growth and development opportunities The ability to build community partnerships and lead impactful programming Competitive compensation based on education and experience Position Summary As a Project Coordinator, you will oversee the implementation of youth development, mentoring, foster care support, healthy relationship education, and prevention initiatives. You will coordinate program activities, engage youth participants, build partnerships with community stakeholders, support mentors and volunteers, and ensure services are delivered using trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee youth development and prevention programming across multiple program locations Facilitate healthy relationship education, life skills training, empowerment workshops, and enrichment activities Develop positive, supportive relationships with youth participants and assist with individualized support planning Coordinate mentoring services and monitor participant engagement and progress Collaborate with internal teams and community partners including schools, foster care agencies, residential programs, and other stakeholders Support youth involved in foster care, residential treatment, juvenile justice systems, or those at risk of trafficking and exploitation Facilitate prevention and awareness activities related to healthy relationships, internet safety, and exploitation prevention Recruit, engage, and support volunteers, mentors, and community supporters Maintain accurate participant records, track program outcomes, and monitor performance indicators Assist with grant reporting, data collection requirements, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports Ensure compliance with agency policies, grant requirements, confidentiality standards, and trauma-informed practices Represent Devereux and the Love Notes Project at community meetings, outreach events, and networking opportunities Participate in required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development activities Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned If youth empowerment, community engagement, and program coordination are your passion, you'll enjoy this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Here’s your chance to help young people build healthy relationships, develop life skills, and achieve brighter futures. Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health GA provides programs and services for adolescents with behavioral and developmental diagnoses. Qualifications Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a related field preferred Minimum of three years of experience working with at-risk youth, foster care, residential care, mentoring programs, or prevention-focused initiatives Experience facilitating educational groups, workshops, or youth-focused programming preferred Experience with grant-funded programs, community outreach, or partnership development is a plus Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux. #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health