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NEOGOV · 13 hours ago

Youth Program Coordinator (Office on Youth & Human Services)

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$43K/yr - $43K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator for the Office on Youth & Human Services in Colonial Heights, VA. The role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing various youth prevention and diversion programs in schools, the community, and the courts, while providing leadership and support to youth groups and staff.

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Responsibilities

Provides leadership and staff to support various designated youth groups and programs

Works with juvenile Intake Officer and Court to supervise and provide work experience for youth assigned community service hours

Recruits and trains staff and volunteers

Provides on-going monitoring and supervision to part-time staff and volunteers within programs

Collaborates with community stakeholders to plan and promote youth involvement in their communities through access to positive engagement opportunities

Provides leadership for prevention, diversion, and programs in support of youth

Develops and implements special programs under the supervision of the director as needed to meet youth and family needs

Prepares necessary needs assessments, monthly reports, and newsletters to promote and inform the community of youth engagement activities

Develops community service opportunities and experiences for youth

Prepares regular and on-going progress reports to parents, teachers, principals, and guidance counselors regarding students

Develops newsletters, flyers, and news releases for the office and programs

Serves on assigned teams, tasks forces, boards and commissions that are aligned with prevention and development of resources for youth and families

Addresses public inquiries

Other duties as required

Qualification

Youth development experienceProgram coordinationLeadership skillsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsCustomer service skillsTeamwork abilityCommunication skills

Required

Two years of college or Associate's Degree and five to less than seven years directly related experience or

A Bachelor's Degree and three to less than five years directly related experience or

A Master's Degree with at least two years directly related experience or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge and experience in scheduling and evaluating activities and events, and supervising program participants

General knowledge of and experience with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

General knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment

Individual must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate; be highly professional

Strong leadership, organizational and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Valid Virginia driver's license

Successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment medical/drug screening