Program Coordinator, Adult Housing

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Coordinator, Adult Housing
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Department: Adult Housing
Employment Type: Full-Time

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Job Summary:

Lead the day-to-day operations of therapeutic programming at assigned Adult Housing locations while supporting residents in building the skills needed for greater independence. The Program Coordinator, Adult Housing supervises Residential Specialists, coordinates staffing and shift coverage, maintains high-quality programming and documentation, and works closely with treatment teams to meet residents’ needs. Join a compassionate, collaborative team committed to delivering responsive care, resolving challenges in the moment, and helping adults achieve meaningful recovery goals.

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This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations, therapeutic interventions, IRTS/ICPR programming, services, and billing for assigned Adult Housing locations.
• Hire, supervise, and support Residential Specialists while coordinating shift coverage and promoting effective teamwork.
• Guide residential staff through clear communication, coaching, performance oversight, and implementation of organizational and departmental priorities.
• Collaborate with Community Support Services staff and other team members to coordinate care and address residents’ needs.
• Support residents with individualized treatment goals, activities of daily living, and skills that promote successful independent living.
• Engage directly with residents and provide immediate, supportive crisis resolution when needed.
• Assist residents with following prescribed medication regimens and maintain Level One Medication Aide certification when required by the assigned location or program.
• Complete required documentation within established timeframes and monitor staff documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure required staff training remains current and properly documented.
• Manage program funds and accounts responsibly for assigned locations.
• Maintain monthly client census information, required databases, and other program records.
• Champion positive change, encourage team participation, and communicate relevant departmental and organizational updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field; or
• Be actively working toward a bachelor’s degree with at least two years completed and possess related experience that may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Obtain and maintain Level One Medication Aide certification when required by the assigned location or program.

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Additional Qualifications:

• Maintain a current driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Possess or obtain a valid Missouri chauffeur’s driver’s license within two weeks of employment.
• Maintain access to a personal vehicle for the occasional transportation of clients and carry auto liability insurance that includes uninsured-motorist coverage.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise staff, coordinate coverage, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with residents, employees, families, and community partners.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Prepare routine reports and professional correspondence while maintaining accurate program and financial records.
• Apply basic mathematical skills using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Build effective relationships through telephone and in-person communication, follow direction, and accept supervision.
• Successfully complete required background screenings, including criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint checks.

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Physical Requirements

Sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, up to one-third of the time, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, from one-third to two-thirds of the time, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The position involves sitting most of the time, with brief or occasional periods of walking or standing, as well as repetitive movements of the hands, fingers, and arms for typing or writing during the work shift.





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.