Youth Program Coordinator (Office on Youth & Human Services)

Colonial Heights, City of (VA); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Heights, City of (VA) is seeking a Youth Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement youth prevention and diversion programs across schools, community, and courts. The role reports to the Office on Youth & Human Services Administrator and requires leading staff and volunteers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, preparing reports, newsletters, and progress updates for parents, teachers, and counselors. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an Associate's Degree with five to seven years of related experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with three to five years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with at least two years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience in scheduling and evaluating activities and events, and supervising program participants.
• General knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong leadership, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and implements youth prevention and diversion programs in schools, community, and courts.
• Provides leadership and staff to support designated youth programs.
• Recruits and trains staff and volunteers; monitors part-time staff and volunteers.
• Collaborates with community stakeholders to promote youth engagement opportunities.
• Prepares needs assessments, monthly reports and newsletters to inform the community.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Youth Program Coordinator (Office on Youth & Human Services):

Performs work of moderate difficulty by planning, coordinating and implementing various youth prevention and diversion programs both in schools, the community and the courts. Position assigned to Office on Youth/Human Services division and reports to Office on Youth & Human Services Administrator.

• Provides leadership and staff to support various designated youth groups and programs.
• 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 and educational resources 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Experience in youth development, prevention and training in non-profit, government or youth services organizations desirable.

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.