- Obtains information concerning community needs through communication with neighborhood residents; identifies additional services, programs, and activities needed to strengthen Youth Services Programs and address family needs.
- Recruits and organizes community groups and neighborhood organizations to form Youth Services sites and plan activities that will facilitate the social and educational development of youth and other programming.
- Assists each Youth Services program group with the initial planning and goal setting.
- Trains Youth Services program groups in the organization and long-term maintenance of Youth Services groups and in team building, prevention strategies, required record keeping, and goal setting.
- Develops and implements plans to recruit volunteer mentors and participating youth in the organizations.
- Provides technical assistance and oversight of the programs provided through the organization.
- Provides broker service activities for youth awareness and exposure to cultural enrichment, educational, and recreational services.
- Monitors programs and submits recommendations for improvements.
- Maintains computerized information tracking system of all Youth Services enrollments and terminations and participation in activities.
- Researches availability of resources within the community in response to identified problems and issues experienced by Youth Services youth and respective families.
- Develops strategic plans for assigned Youth Services sites for utilization of available resources to enhance the educational and social development of Youth Services youth and achieve sustainability within the community.
- Researches sources of potential program funding and/or donations through grant procurement methods and strategies.
- Communicates with school officials within assigned Youth Services communities to identify the needs of participating youth and ensure the development of effective educational programs.
- Assists with special projects as needed.
- Provides supervision for youth while on Youth Services sponsored trips and activities.
- Reviews all spending to ensure compliance with grant stipulations.
- Develops Youth Services manual and needed forms to provide guidance to Youth Services Site Directors and facilitate accurate site reporting.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of a database on program activities for evaluation.
- Assists the community groups with organizational needs such as the location of meeting places and identification of available training and activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Good knowledge of the theories and principles of, stages of, and influences upon juvenile development.
- Considerable knowledge of the development of and interaction between social groups within a residential and community environment
- Considerable knowledge of the social and legal problems related to substance abuse, school dropout, and other related juvenile problems.
- Ability to prepare numerical and narrative reports.
- Ability to maintain accurate detailed records.
- Ability to read and interpret grant specifications and determine compliance with such.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with community residents, volunteers, community organizations, and departmental staff.
- Ability to organize and prepare training materials and presentations.
- Ability to conduct research into potential funding sources.
- Ability to attend work regularly and reliably.
- Skill in the operation of and data entry into a computer.
- Digital dexterity is necessary for keyboard operation.
- Visual acuity is needed for use of the computer monitor.
- Ability to lift and carry loads up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively, both individually and in groups.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, child maltreatment check, and adult maltreatment check.
- The criminal background, child maltreatment, and adult maltreatment will also be conducted annually.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
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Program Development Specialist - Little Rock, United States - Pulaski County
Description
Department: Youth Services
Position Control Number:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, position is eligible for overtime
Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.
Random Drug/Alcohol Test: No
Opening Date: May 4, 2024
Closing Date: May 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development of youth-related programs and activities addressing needs within the community and provision of technical support to various youth components within the organization.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in a smoking-restricted office environment with frequent visits to outside agencies and attendance at community functions required. Supervision of youth on trips and cultural enhancement events is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field; considerable experience working with community organizations, social work agencies, law enforcement, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Requirements
