Juvenile Violence Intervention Program Coalition Coordinator

WAGE: $29.85 - $35.09

DEPARTMENT: Public Defender PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This position is grant funded. The position will exist only so long as the funding from the grant is available.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Coordinate a comprehensive coalition in Weber County to address juvenile violence by bringing together appropriate stakeholders within the community to institute programs and responses needed to address pertinent issues. Provide programming and grant administration oversight over the Ogden/Weber Juvenile Violence Intervention Program (JVIP). This position will be located within the Weber Public Defender Group as part of the Weber/Morgan Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC.) The primary goal of this project is to address juvenile community violence in Ogden City and Weber County through a collective impact, restorative justice, and public health approach. The Coalition Coordinator will be responsible for the programmatic oversight of the grant over the course of this project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Management and oversight of the one-year grant administered through the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) ensuring compliance with short-term and long-term objectives. Create, organize and coordinate the efforts of the Ogden/Weber Juvenile Violence Intervention Program Coalition (JVIP Coalition). Coordinate and Oversee the Youth Courts in Ogden City and Weber County School Districts and create a sustainability plan. Create and maintain relationships with community partners including schools, law enforcement, non-profits, and businesses. Working to expand partnerships within and beyond the prevention 12 sectors. Lead, plan, and participate in monthly coalition workgroup meetings. Develop and implement RFPs, hiring and onboarding processes (in coordination with Weber County HR and Purchasing) and annual site visit compliance checks. Assure all necessary contracts and memorandums of understanding (MOU’s) are in place with project contractors. Ensure compliance with project deliverables. Maintain programmatic records of all project activity in accordance with CCJJ grant guidelines. Collect and report on data. Update CCJJ as required. Travel to attend meetings, training, and oversee grant projects. Work to maintain sustainability of programs beyond grant funding. Serve as a connection point from the coalition to county departments. Participate in monthly CJCC and related meetings as required. Lead, plan, and participate in monthly CJCC Juvenile Justice workgroup meetings Identify youth justice prevention areas for expansion across the county and lead, plan, and participate in expansion workgroups and action items. Complete and present state, county-level, and other reports, presentations, and training as requested. Research and apply for grants and alternative funding opportunities. Understand and apply knowledge of the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems and how they interact with various community touchpoints and initiatives. Understand and apply knowledge of prevention science and the communities that care (CTC) coalition model. Identify areas for prevention expansion regarding the topics of youth and firearms and gangs. Organize a financial process, maintain and update budgets and complete monthly invoices. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a course of study that enhances the ability to perform the above listed duties. Experience: Two (2) years of clinical experience in public health, criminal justice, restorative justice, program management, and/or grant management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Knowledge of prevention principles, particularly regarding community violence. Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member with the ability to take initiative and complete projects with little supervision. Strong attention to detail, management of time and meeting deadlines. Ability to learn and comply with complex federal grant management guidelines. Ability to express ideas and communicate with a variety of individuals including citizens, law enforcement agencies, juvenile court systems, school districts, elected officials, prosecutors, defense counsel, etc.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position. Must be able to travel for training and/or meet with state and political leaders. Frequent off-site meetings may be required during or outside of regular business hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating a motor vehicle, and occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to read printed and electronic materials, review documents, and operate standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed in both office and community settings. The position requires the ability to travel within the community to attend meetings, conduct outreach, and collaborate with local leaders, coalition members, and community stakeholders. Occasional travel outside the local area may be required for training, conferences, or meetings with state agencies and other governmental or community partners.