Gateway Community Action Partnership

INCLUSION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Gateway Community Action Partnership  •  $46k - $50k/yr  •  Bridgeton, NJ (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Bridgeton Wellness S78 - Bridgeton, NJPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeSalary Range $46000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year

JOB TITLE Inclusion Program Coordinator

The Inclusion Program Coordinator for the Inclusive Healthy Communities Initiative (IHCI) will oversee the development, implementation, and partnerships necessary to ensure the success of the program. This role will focus on coordinating adaptive sports and wellness programs, fostering inclusion, and collaborating with local schools, agencies, and community organizations. The Inclusion Program Coordinator will also manage data collection, reporting, and outreach efforts to ensure program sustainability and impact.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

  • · Program Implementation & Oversight Lead the execution of inclusive sports and wellness initiatives, ensuring smooth operation and alignment with program goals.

  • Partnership Development Establish and maintain relationships with school districts, disability advocacy organizations, local sports teams, and health service providers to enhance program accessibility and reach.
  • Community & School Engagement Work closely with educators, students, and families to promote program participation and foster an inclusive environment.
  • Supervision & Support Oversee Wellness & Inclusion Specialists, peer mentors, and youth workers, ensuring program quality and alignment with best practices in inclusion.
  • Grant Compliance & Reporting Track program progress, measure impact, and prepare reports for funders, stakeholders, and community partners.
  • Training & Education Organize workshops and professional development for school staff, coaches, and community partners on inclusive practices.
  • Event Coordination Plan and execute adaptive sports events, community outreach programs, and family engagement activities to promote inclusion.
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS

    • Education Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
    • Experience Minimum of two years of experience in program coordination, education, disability services, or community outreach.
    • Skills Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to manage teams, develop partnerships, and coordinate large-scale events.

    EXPERIENCE

    • Experience coordinating programs in education, wellness, or community engagement.
    • Strong background in developing partnerships with schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
    • Experience in overseeing staff, volunteers, and program participants.
    • Proficiency in grant management, budgeting, and reporting.
    • Familiarity with inclusive education practices, adaptive sports, and mental health resources.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to develop and implement community-based inclusion initiatives
    • Capacity to work in collaboration with schools, families, and local organizations
    • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in working with diverse populations.
    • Willingness to travel between program sites and attend school and community meetings
    • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for community events and program activities

    OTHER SKILLS

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
    • Strong ability to train and mentor staff, educators, and community leaders
    • Proficiency in program evaluation, data collection, and impact measurement
    • Strong understanding of inclusion, disability advocacy, and wellness-based programming
    • Ability to lead community meetings and facilitate collaborative discussions
    Gateway Community Action Partnership

    About Gateway Community Action Partnership

    Gateway Community Action Partnership (formed and incorporated as Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc.) is the designated Community Action Program (CAP) for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties in Southern New Jersey and also provides services in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May and Mercer counties, as well as Philadelphia, Pa.

    As a CAP, Tri-County helps low- and moderate-income residents identify and overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.

    The agency’s more than 700 employees form a network of professional teachers, social workers, counselors, nutritionists and program planners, all dedicated to making our communities better places to live and work for all residents.

    The staff is guided by President & CEO Albert B. Kelly, founder of Gateway, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Edward Bethea. Together, the agency’s senior management team has more than 45 years experience in the community service field.

    Since becoming a CAP in 1987, Gateway has worked with residents, governments, other agencies and private sector institutions to help tens of thousands of local residents help themselves. Gateway CAP provides child care for more than 2,000 children daily, builds high-quality affordable housing, collaborates to do economic development, operates the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program, provides literacy services, assists families maintain stable households, promotes fiscal stability through matched savings programs and serves as an advocate for children and families at the local, state and federal levels.

    Gateway CAP is a private, non-profit, community based organization with a federal 501-C-3 designation by the IRS.

    As of January 2019, Gateway CAP operates programs in core areas, including housing, early childhood education, health services, literacy, emergency services and community development with an annual budget of approximately $60 million to serve more than 50,000 clients annually in its coverage area.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    51-200 employees
    Headquarters
    Bridgeton, New Jersey
    Year Founded
    1987
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