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PAL Coordinator for Whitney Point PAL Center

Location
Johnson City, New York
Posted
20 Feb 2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
JOB TITLE: PAL C0-COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO: PAL DIRECTOR

Responsibilities:
  • Day to day management and oversight of all programs offered through the PAL Center.
  • Planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for parents and children.
  • On-site facilitation of activities at the PAL Center, including guidance, support/ information sharing, and one-on-one mentoring.
  • Facilitate parent education programs.
  • Conduct individualized parenting education and/or personal goal planning with parents.
  • Work together with caseworkers to plan and implement strategies and goals for clients utilizing supervised visitation.
  • Provide monthly paperwork, data collection, daily observations, and grant required paperwork to the FRC Director at the beginning of each month.
  • Daily cleaning and maintenance of the Center.
  • Prepare materials for activities and meals.
  • Plan and implement special events.
  • Engage all families in Center programs. Provide a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere.
  • Role model effective positive parent/child communications and interactions.
  • Facilitate educational and support programs and workshops scheduled at the PAL Center.
  • Supervise volunteers and student interns. Assist FRC Director with new staff orientation and training.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and professional trainings.
Areas of Expertise:
  • Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of early childhood development, behavior management, other parenting education
  • Knowledge of the community and human service programs.
  • Working with "high risk" populations: [parents/children living at or near poverty level, those with cognitive limitations, low literacy, mental health issues, teen parents, or engaged in the foster care system].
Qualifications:
  • Experience working with parents and children
  • Minimum: 2 yr degree in social work, early childhood, health care or other human service field; preferred: 4 yr degree in social work, early child development, human services, health care or other human services field.
  • Able to work 2-3 evenings/week and occasional weekend special event
THE POSITION OF PAL CO-COORDINATOR IS A FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT POSITION AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.

Compensation: $17.50 per hour

Our philosophy is based on the concept that there are eight levels of intervention in community development to ensure successful prevention partnerships:
  • Strengthening individual knowledge
  • Promoting community education
  • Educating providers Fostering coalitions and networks
  • Changing organizational practices
  • Influencing policy and legislation
  • Minimizing barriers
  • Ensuring that affordable and appropriate services are accessible to pregnant women, infants and all individuals and families
  • Establishing public/private partnerships for coordinated community based care
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