FCS-Program Coordinator - Ottumwa

Four Oaks Family and Children ServicesOttumwa, IowaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

Program Coordinator – Lead with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact.

More Than a Job. An Opportunity to Lead, Inspire, and Strengthen Families!

Are you a motivated leader who enjoys developing teams, solving challenges, and making a meaningful difference? Do you thrive in an environment where your leadership can directly impact the lives of children and families?

Four Oaks is looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and results-driven Program Coordinator to join our Family Centered Services team!

As a Program Coordinator, you'll play an essential role in leading program operations, supporting staff, and ensuring children and families receive the quality services they deserve.

From developing strong teams to improving program outcomes, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping create an environment where both employees and families can succeed.

What You'll Do

Lead Teams. Strengthen Programs. Inspire Success.

- Lead with Purpose: Oversee daily operations of assigned Family Centered Services programs, ensuring services are delivered effectively and meet established performance, quality, and licensing standards.

- Make a Lasting Impact: Support positive outcomes for children and families by ensuring services are individualized, coordinated, and focused on their needs.

- Build Strong Teams: Lead, mentor, and support employees while creating a positive, collaborative, and results-driven work environment.

- Develop Future Leaders: Oversee staff recruitment, onboarding, professional development, supervision, performance evaluations, and retention efforts.

- Keep Programs Running Smoothly: Coordinate staffing schedules, daily program activities, resources, and operational needs to ensure consistent service delivery.

- Promote Quality Care: Provide case consultation, skill development, and personnel supervision while monitoring service quality, documentation, and case progress.

- Strengthen Community Partnerships: Collaborate with schools, healthcare professionals, referring workers, community agencies, and other service providers to support children and families.

- Drive Program Excellence: Assist with program development, implementation, and improvement of services, treatment approaches, and care practices.

- Ensure Accountability: Support compliance with agency policies, licensing requirements, contracts, grants, and established program standards.

- Manage Resources Responsibly: Assist with fiscal oversight, contract administration, and coordination of resources needed for successful program operations.

- Create a Safe Environment: Help ensure program locations meet expectations for health, safety, cleanliness, and overall appearance.

- Step In When Needed: Coordinate and, when necessary, provide direct service coverage to support program needs and maintain continuity of care.

Why Your Leadership Matters

Strong Leaders Build Strong Teams. Strong Teams Change Lives.

At Four Oaks, we know that successful outcomes for children and families begin with dedicated professionals who feel supported, empowered, and equipped to do their best work.

As a Program Coordinator, you'll help:

- Build and maintain a positive, supportive team culture.

- Empower employees through coaching, guidance, and professional development.

- Ensure children and families receive consistent, high-quality services.

- Strengthen collaboration between programs and community partners.

- Identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness and outcomes.

- Create an environment where staff and families have the opportunity to succeed.

Your leadership will help shape not only the success of your team but also the futures of the children and families we serve.

Why Choose Four Oaks?

Because Great Leadership Deserves Great Support!

At Four Oaks, we believe in taking care of the people who dedicate their careers to helping others. We value teamwork, professional growth, work-life balance, and creating an environment where employees feel appreciated and supported.

Here's what we offer:

- Competitive Wages – Compensation that recognizes your experience and contributions.

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Benefits to support you and your family.

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Helping you prepare for your future.

- Generous Paid Leave Package – Time to recharge and focus on what matters most.

- Paid Holidays

- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities – Continue developing your leadership skills and building your career.

- Business Casual Work Environment

- Supportive, Team-Oriented Workplace – Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for making a difference.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you're a compassionate, organized, and motivated leader who is passionate about developing teams, strengthening programs, and helping children and families succeed, we want to hear from you!

At Four Oaks, you're not just managing a program. You're empowering employees, strengthening services, and helping create brighter futures for the children and families in our communities.

Apply Today and Become a Four Oaks Difference Maker!

Qualifications

What you need:

You will need a Bachelors Degree in Social Services, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or related a related field plus a minimum of 2 years of social service experience to qualify. Prior supervisory experience is preferred but, not required.