Description

Purpose of Position: 

The Young Adult Program Coordinator plans, organizes, and facilitates thirty six events in the year specifically for the young adults (18-25) in the S.T.A.R. program. This position will also need to engage members, facilitate groups, participate in community events/meetings, and market the program as a peer. This position is based out of our 2502 E Washington Street Phoenix STAR building and will require travel to each of the three centers (within Maricopa County) to work with members. This position will require the coordinator to drive a 12 passenger van for some field trips during an 8-4 pm shift during week days. There are also 2-3 special events each month that are held usually on Friday evenings or Saturdays. On 1-2 occasions per year, there is a potential for out of county events.

Essential Functions:

· Research, negotiate, and create at least 3 special events per month

· Facilitate 2 YAP group per week

· Event planning includes: creating fliers, organizing member reservations, coordinating transportation for members, shopping, decorating, documenting all purchases, and coordinating with S.T.A.R. centers and/or clinical teams

· Create calendar of groups and field trips for each center that you will facilitate beyond the special events

· Facilitate members participating in community events 

· Communicate with members via phone, email, and social media while maintaining healthy boundaries

· Engage and grow participation within the S.T.A.R. Young Adult Program in the community.

· Utilize transportation companies and Credible systems 

· Understand and work within the department budget

· Ensure events, groups, and outings are in line with the vision and mission of S.T.A.R.

· Represent STAR at young adult community and provider meetings at clinics, conferences, and other special events

· Create weekly and monthly reports as required

· Provide weekly cost of all events. Ex: How many members and the cost

· Assist with Fun Bunch as needed

· Make outreach calls to new members or inactive members

· Coordinate with managers to organize and attend member staffing’s

· Coordinate with case managers/guardians as required

· Understand and work within the department budget

· Complete all first level billing in accordance with quality assurance guidelines

· Coordinate with clinical teams to participate in monthly CAC meetings and or other meetings

· 2 Clinic visits per week to promote S.T.A.R. 

· Attend all monthly member meetings

· Utilize outlook for emails, calendar, and Microsoft teams communication as directed

· Other duties as required

Requirements

Education

GED or High School Diploma x Required 

Experience:

1-2 years of behavioral health experience Preferred

1 year event planning and marketing  Preferred