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Position Title: Program Coordinator
Location: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Union, Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist, Suwannee, Hamilton, LaFayette, Columbia, and Putnam counties
Salary: $25.50/hr. | Non-Exempt

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As the Program Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role serving as the primary liaison between community agencies, stakeholders, and impacted citizens-facilitating communication, coordinating outreach, and driving resource linkage. You'll work independently to identify needs, develop strategies, and collaborate with partners to achieve both immediate and long-term recovery goals.

Your efforts will directly contribute to meeting grant deliverables and ensuring that every affected community receives timely, accurate information about available assistance. If you are passionate about community engagement, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact during times of crisis, this position offers an opportunity to lead and serve where it matters most.

What We're Looking For

• Completes community assessments related to storm relief and recovery.
• Develop, with community input, specific goals, and objectives to resolve service needs.
• Links citizens with services and resources identified
• Maintains contact with all staff/agencies providing services for the purpose of monitoring communities progress and Outreach impact.
  
• Serves as an advocate for the citizens with a wide variety of community agencies and Meridian programs. Promotes community program development to meet client needs.
  
• Attend community meetings as part of the ongoing effort of outreach and recovery efforts of the storm.
• Prepares and maintains activity records and ensures quality of documentation for grant reporting.
• Records every activity performed by the direct service team.
• Research develops and maintains a comprehensive list of community resources that includes addresses, phone numbers, and names of contacts for each resource.
• Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

Who are we looking for?

• 2 years collaborating directly with community members in a social service, outreach, or community engagement role.
• This may include experience in case management, community organizing, or working with local organizations.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred in a relevant field like social work, community development or public health.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program- 60% of qualifying educational loan balance. Two years full-time in an eligible facility
• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.