YOUTH SERVICE CENTER COORDINATOR 

 

BASIC FUNCTION: 

 

     Plan, organize, implement and coordinate a project, program, or activity having a limited overall impact on the District and requiring a limited variety of standard practices and procedures; contact outside the unit are limited to routine matters; require routine supervision.

 

Youth Service Centers shall include programming to meet the following mandated core components:

• Referrals to health and social services;
• Employment counseling, training, and placement;
• Summer and part-time job development;
• Drug and alcohol abuse counseling; and 
• Family crisis and mental health counseling

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

 

     The Coordinator series applies to professional-level, supervisory positions responsible for an ongoing activity or function in any specialty area (instruction or administrative).  The education level and work experience distinguish the levels of Coordinator.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

 

• Plan, organize, implement and coordinate a project, program, or activity and evaluate staff as assigned involved in activities having a limited overall impact on the District.
• Develop, establish or administer project, program, or activity.
• Serve as liaison with other units, departments, or outside agencies as required.
• Make recommendations regarding the implementation of the project, program, or activity and evaluate effectiveness as assigned.
• Maintain communication and work closely with district staff, local school staff, and the community regarding information, developments, project, program, or activity implementation.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports, records, and other documentation as required.
• Accumulate and research data, documents, and other pertinent information as required.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, and District policy, administrative procedures, and negotiated agreements as applicable to the assignment.
• Prepare, deliver or assist with training opportunities as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Subject matter in an area of assignment.
• Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to an area of specialty.
• In-service materials, subject matter, and methods in the area of specialty.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.

 

     ABILITY TO:

• Provide leadership to an activity with a limited overall impact on the District, requiring a limited variety of standard practices and procedures and limited outside contacts while requiring routine supervision.
• Provide technical assistance to District and school personnel in areas of proper specialty.
• Oversee the work of committees and task forces.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Plan and organize work.

         

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

 

 

Coordinator III:  Bachelor's Degree in related field supplemented by three years of related work experience.  Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.  Work experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.