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In School Coordinator

Backpack Healthcare

Backpack Healthcare

Maryland, USA
Posted on Aug 12, 2025

Position Overview:

The In-School Coordinator plays a vital role in building and managing relationships with K–12 schools to implement and sustain wellness programs that support students’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This role involves outreach, program development, coordination with school administrators, and ongoing support to ensure program effectiveness and alignment with school needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Maintain Partnerships:

    • Identify and engage prospective schools for partnership opportunities.

    • Build strong, collaborative relationships with school administrators, counselors, and key stakeholders.

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for all school wellness program partners.

  • Program Planning and Implementation:

    • Collaborate with internal teams and school partners to design wellness programs tailored to each school’s unique needs.

    • Coordinate logistics for program delivery including scheduling, materials, and staffing.

    • Ensure all programs comply with school district policies and relevant regulations.
    • Plan and attend school engagement events.
    • Provide supervision for in-person and teletherapy services to ensure students have oversight. Provide support and exercise escalation procedures in the event students need intervention by school or SBMH staff.

  • Communication and Support:

    • Provide ongoing communication and support to schools throughout the partnership.

    • Gather and relay feedback to improve program quality and effectiveness.

    • Conduct regular site visits to support program implementation and relationship management.

  • Reporting and Evaluation:

    • Track partnership data, participation, and outcomes.

    • Assist in evaluating program impact and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.

    • Identify opportunities for program growth and innovation.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field highly preferred.

  • 2+ years of experience in school-based programming, community outreach, or partnership development.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust-based relationships.

  • Familiarity with school systems and wellness frameworks.

  • Self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in youth wellness, mental health initiatives, or health education.

  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.