YouthBuild Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Title: YouthBuild Program Specialist 

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt  

Department: Community Development/Services  

Reports to: Executive Team / Community Engagement Director

General Purpose: 

Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties related to the YouthBuild, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling the delivery of technical assistance for the YouthBuild Program. 

Supervision Received: 

Works under the specific policy guidance and direction of the Community Engagement Director and Community Impact Director.

Supervision Exercised: 

Provides close to general supervision to subordinate Specialists, Coordinators, clerical, skilled, and/or technical personnel. 

Duties / Responsibilities:  

• Performs some or all of the following functions with respect to the SEUALG/SEUEDD YouthBuild Loan Fund Program.
• Manages the various program components including, but not limited to, education, vocational training, counseling and case management, placement, leadership development, and civic engagement. 
• Holds primary responsibility for the conduct of the SEUALG/ SEUEDD YouthBuild program in full compliance with all applicable contractual requirements and with all applicable SEUALG/SEUEDD policies and procedures. 
• Supervising daily staff activities to ensure effective and efficient services are provided to YouthBuild participants 
• Participates as appropriate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of specialized, technical and clerical personnel; determines training needs and conducts training as needed. 
• Manages the assessment of work readiness needs of YouthBuild participants to ensure necessary resources are provided to meet such needs.
• Manages the activities and operations of the YouthBuild program, and related projects and initiatives. 
• Addressing compliance and performance matters as related to WIOA Youth and Department of Labor standards and regulations. 
• Presents to and speaks with various organizations about the Youthbuild program and follows up when necessary. 
• Conducts workshops to businesses and community organizations interested in providing work experiences, internships, job shadowing activities, mentors, et 
• Coordinates interagency, city, and county and regional project(s); facilitates cooperative problem solving; implements SEUALG/SEUEDD policies and procedures as they relate to the YouthBuild program; manages the conformity and compliance with all contractual and budget requirements. 
• Prepares program budget(s) and develops funding strategies; monitors program fiscal activity to assure compliance with approved budgets; prepares grant applications, administers grants and other program funds; in cooperation with the SEUALG Business Office, establishes revenue and expense reporting systems related to specific programs for which he/she is responsible 
• Serves as liaison between various school districts, USU-E, governmental agencies and jurisdictions, commissions, boards, action groups and special interest organizations with respect to issues affecting the YouthBuild Program, advises various boards and organizations related to program goals, plans, and contract obligations; serves as advocate for program beneficiaries. 
• Reviews and approves applications for program participation; issues requests for proposals from service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers; negotiates contracts for services and/or equipment; monitors sub-contracts for compliance. 
• Prepares or directs the preparation of various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by contract or by SEUALG.
• Write grants to help grow business needs for the YouthBuild, Housing and other projects as demand dictates. 
• Plans, administers and prepares a variety of narrative and statistical reports. 
• Manage confidential information. 
• Regular and consistent attendance. 
• Other duties as assigned 
• Performs related duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Education and Experience: 

• Associates degree in psychology and/or experience required that exhibits the candidate’s ability to effectively perform the duties and tasks related to this position. A background in counseling, job development, or crisis intervention experience working with young adults, or related field; in youth development services, and/or a workforce program is preferred, but not necessary. 
• Requires the willingness and desire to teach young people about service systems and decision making processes; requires the willingness to learn from young adults and the ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong commitment to helping young adults succeed in an innovative program to re-orientate their lives and nurture their leadership skills. Ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of young people. Knowledge of human service, health, court, and criminal justice systems' programs, regulations, and procedures. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Requires the ability to relate to a wide range of issues, people, and institutions with an ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion; ability to understand issues facing young people in the community where the program is located; ability to exhibit excellent public speaking, listening, and written communication skills; ability to maintain sense of humor and non-judgmental attitude. 
• Independently perform difficult administrative and analytical activities in the area of work assigned, involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Interact with a variety of individuals from varying socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in sensitive or difficult situations. Plan, implement and evaluate the achievement of goals, objectives and work plans, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, perform public presentations, organize and perform functions effectively and in a timely manner, display excellent interpersonal skills, deal with unexpected problems and be solution oriented. 
• Requires repetitive movement, sitting, writing letters and memos, face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams, use of electronic mail, telephone conversations, contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise). Requires the opportunity to make decisions without supervision, freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals, repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over. Requires being exact or highly accurate, requires meeting strict deadlines. Requires work with external providers, customers or the public, work with others in a group or team, coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities. 
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, government officials and the general public; strong ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to successfully direct and evaluate the work of others; ability to evaluate and plan professional activities related to the above and related duties. 

Special Qualifications: 

• Must be bondable. Must possess a valid Utah Drivers License. Preferred to possess professional licenses and/or certifications that may be associated with specific SEUALG program(s). 
• Must pass a background check and possess a valid Utah Driver’s License and must maintain throughout employment.