Gaudenzia, Inc.

Program Coordinator

Gaudenzia, Inc.  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the daily operations, coordination, compliance, and quality improvement activities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support programs, including grant-funded HIV grant. This position serves as the coordinator for SUD and HIV services and supports for clients including community outreach and engagement.  Works with clinical, medical and administrative teams to ensure program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, timely documentation, and achievement of grant deliverables and outcomes. Provide individual and group services to clients with SUD. 
 
The Program Coordinator assists with program development, client engagement initiatives, reporting requirements, stakeholder communication, and operational support to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Program Coordination & Operations
  • Coordinate daily program activities to support efficient delivery of SUD treatment and recovery support services.
  • Assist with implementation of ASAM-aligned treatment programming and operational workflows.
  • Monitor program schedules, service delivery, staffing support needs, and client flow.
  • Support admissions, referrals, care coordination, and discharge planning processes as needed.
  • Facilitate communication between clinical, medical, outreach, peer, and administrative staff.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings related to client care, census management, transitions, and program improvement.
  • Assist leadership with operational projects, audits, corrective action plans, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain organized records, tracking systems, and program documentation.
Grant Coordination & Compliance
  • Coordinate activities related to grant-funded programs and initiatives.
  • Monitor grant deliverables, timelines, objectives, and reporting requirements.
  • Track program outcomes, utilization data, and performance indicators.
  • Assist with preparation and submission of grant reports, data collection, narratives, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure activities comply with grant requirements, organizational policies, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with finance and leadership regarding grant expenditures, staffing patterns, and allowable activities.
  • Support preparation for site visits, audits, and monitoring reviews.
Client Engagement & Community Coordination
  • Support outreach, engagement, retention, and linkage-to-care efforts for individuals with SUD and co-occurring needs.
  • Assist with coordination of psychoeducation groups, recovery-oriented activities, and community partnerships.
  • Help connect clients to medical, behavioral health, housing, vocational, social service, and recovery support resources.
  • Promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered services.
Quality Improvement & Documentation
  • Monitor documentation completion and compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.
  • Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Support data collection related to authorizations, census, outcomes, grant performance, and service utilization.
  • Identify barriers impacting program operations and recommend solutions.
  • Participate in staff training and technical assistance activities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, public health, healthcare administration, human services, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, public health, healthcare coordination, or grant management.
  • Knowledge of SUD treatment systems, ASAM criteria, recovery-oriented care, and trauma-informed practices.
  • Experience working with grant-funded programs preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and data tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Medicaid-funded behavioral health services.
  • Experience with utilization review, quality improvement, or regulatory compliance.
  • Bilingual or bicultural abilities preferred.
  • Experience working with underserved or justice-involved populations preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Understanding of behavioral health regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to analyze data and support program performance improvement.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with staff, stakeholders, funders, and community partners.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment.
  • Ability to travel locally for meetings, outreach, or trainings as needed.
Work Environment
This position operates in behavioral health treatment and community-based settings and may involve interaction with individuals experiencing substance use, mental health, medical, and psychosocial challenges.
Gaudenzia, Inc.

About Gaudenzia, Inc.

Gaudenzia, Inc. is one of the largest nonprofit substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment centers in the United States, with 51 facilities operating in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. The agency serves more than 15,000 individuals annually and operates over 100 programs providing a full continuum of care.

Everything we do is driven by a mission to meet clients where they are with evidence-based practices for substance use disorders so they can regain control of their lives and flourish in their communities. We put the needs of our clients first by utilizing person-centered, strengths-focused, cultural-, gender- and trauma-informed care.

Since 1968, Gaudenzia has provided specialized services and programs for all demographics, including women, pregnant and parenting women with children, adolescents, people with substance use and co-occurring disorders, and more. Our people and our family atmosphere have been the “Gaudenzia Difference” since our inception. We surround ourselves with skilled, passionate, mission-oriented team members who seek to change lives in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.

As an employer, we’re proud to offer our team members a meaningful career focused on making a difference in people’s lives, a comprehensive benefits package, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, a tuition assistance program, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

If you or someone you know is seeking help for addiction, call Gaudenzia’s Treatment and Referral HelpLine at 833-976-HELP (4357) or email helpline@gaudenzia.org.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Norristown, PA
Year Founded
1968
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