Youth Services Coordinator

Reports to: Administrator as assigned

About the role

To provide youth services, mentoring, and student leadership development programs that support the academic and social-emotional development of targeted student populations; to transport students in a safe and responsible manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and trains support personnel to address needs of identified students, particularly foster youth.
• Coordinates and supervises District mentoring programs, PROUD Academy, and other equity-based youth development programs as assigned.
• Coordinates student government and leadership development programs to facilitate student voice, anti-bullying, nondiscrimination, and safe spaces for students.
• Coordinates and supervises individual and group youth support service programs addressing acquisition of pro-social skills, intervention, and tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse prevention.
• Coordinates identification process of students and links to needed services within identified programs.
• Coordinates events that highlight and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provides resource assistance and information to schools, students, and parents.
• Provides leadership and professional development regarding cultural responsiveness and cross-cultural issues that may emerge within student and parent groups.
• Represents District on related site, District, and community activities and committees as appropriate.
• Coordinates program activities by communicating directly with school principals, other staff, and community agencies.
• Coordinates and supervises National Youth Sports Program activities.
• Works directly with support staff to ensure implementation of program goals and objectives.
• Maintains necessary records and files, maintains budgets, prepares and presents reports as needed.
• Supervises and evaluates Youth Services Specialists and other personnel as assigned.
• Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (preferred).
• Master's degree (desired).
• Experience working in counseling or programs for youth development.
• Experience in case management, social work, and family support (desirable).
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to assist with student and family needs.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the public, and to respect confidential matters.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours and make home visits.
• Skill and accuracy in oral and written expression.
• Valid California driver's license and car for use on District business.
• Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice.
• Verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training (or obtain within six weeks of hire and annually thereafter).
• Proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license (for some positions).

Pay

$136,500 - $166,264 annually (223 days). Maximum salary includes longevity and educational stipends.

Schedule

223 working days per year. Flexible hours, including home visits as needed.