Project Coordinator (Full-Time, 4 Month Contract Position)

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center seeks a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the implementation of a federally funded initiative aimed at expanding trauma-informed care and screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among adolescents and transition-age youth. This short-term position will work closely with clinical leadership to coordinate project activities, manage data collection, and support training implementation through October 2025.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES
 

• Coordinate trauma-informed care training programs for clinical and administrative staff
• Support the implementation of ACEs screening protocols across designated programs
• Assist with organizing and facilitating youth/family advisory board meetings
• Maintain project timelines, ensuring adherence to grant-funded deliverables
• Manage data collection, reporting, and documentation in compliance with project requirements
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners
• Support program evaluation activities, including data analysis and progress reporting
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Experience working in healthcare or mental health settings
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and grant-funded program support
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
 

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, psychology, social work, or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
• Fire and Safety Training*.
• Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the principal job elements.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  He or she will be required to follow other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her Manager and/or Supervisor.