Protege Program Coordinator

Description:

Program Coordinator – Protégé House Transitional Living (Evenings)

The Program Coordinator supports the daily operations of Protégé House and ensures a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for residents while also assisting with alumni engagement and quarterly programming for non-residential participants.

This role is critical in maintaining consistency, accountability, and relationship-based support within the house.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily House Operations & Environment

• Support a clean, safe, and structured living environment
• Maintain and monitor chore systems and house expectations
• Conduct weekly room checks
• Assist with move-ins, including:
  • Preparing rooms
  • Coordinating bedding and welcome baskets

2. Life Skills Development

• Guide residents in:
  • Meal preparation
  • Grocery shopping and planning
  • Household management
  • Organization and time management
• Support development of independent living skills in real time

Resident Support & Accountability

• Build consistent, supportive relationships with residents
• Reinforce daily routines, expectations, and responsibilities
• Provide guidance on:
  • Transportation (bus routes, passes, etc.)
  • Scheduling and time management
• Support enforcement of house policies with care and consistency

4. Healthcare & Basic Needs Support

responsibilities also

• Assist residents in:
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Tracking healthcare needs -
• Monitor access to:
  • Food
  • Hygiene items
  • Basic, Necessities
• Communicate unmet needs to Program Director

5. Program Implementation

• Facilitate or support:
  • Program sessions
  • Workshops
  • Life skills activities
• Assist in leading monthly mandatory house meetings

6. Community Building & Engagement

• Plan and participate in house activities:
  • Movie nights
  • Game nights
  • Outings (zoo, community events, etc.)
• Foster a positive and connected house culture

8. Documentation & Communication

• Track:
  • Resident participation
  • Concerns and observations
• Flag issues early for intervention
• Communicate regularly with Program Director

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Experience working with at-risk youth or young women
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to enforce structure with empathy and consistency
• Patience, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with:
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Cultural responsiveness (highly preferred)
• Experience with household management and basic cooking (preferred)