Program Specialist, Youth Self-Sufficiency Services

CAREER AND COLLEGE SUCCESS (CDT)

Traditional 235 work days per year

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $59,229 - $71,075

Applications will be received until July 15, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org

About this job:

Coordinates and provides college and career readiness support to high schools at which department school based services are located. Responsible for implementing all components of the Denver Youth Employment Program (DYEP) at school sites and within the community. Prepares high school students for sustainable employment or connection with post-secondary options while supporting them through their last year of high school to meet graduation requirements. Expands student and family access to a menu of wrap around services.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.

• Salary Range: $59,229 - $71,075

• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Works collaboratively with department staff to implement systems to serve families with high quality customer service and individualized support for family and student success.

• Develops relationships with community employers and routinely checks-in with employers to provide support and monitoring of work experiences to ensure that youth are meeting the conditions to successfully complete work experiences.

• Participates in network meetings, department meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance learning, bridge communication, understand expectations and collaborate with colleagues to achieve the program mission.

• Serves as a CCS team member, providing program support for multi-generation services youth with successful high school graduation, social-emotional support, engagement in long-term sustainable employment, and/or access to post-secondary programs.

• Supports systems for quality control aligned with grant compliance and the daily operations for programs; creates and maintains physical and electronic files that reflect best-practices and compliance.

• Provides oversight of a school team and works collaboratively to establish outcomes and design strategy to meet established outcomes.

• Provides direct services through the recruitment and enrollment of youth, partnership with community agencies and local businesses, direct case management support, and the oversight of interns providing case management support.

• Demonstrates understanding of program criteria by implementing effective recruitment strategies that ensure that qualifying youth have access to the program; seeks out professional development opportunities for team members and collaborative opportunities with community agencies that enhance service delivery.

• Creates opportunities to build positive relationships with students and District families by developing and leveraging partnerships with nonprofits, faith communities, neighborhoods, businesses, philanthropic groups to increase academic achievement and reduce student dropout rates.

• Works collaboratively to build connections and develop clear strategy on how programs fill service gaps.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Three (3) or more years experience working in communities with at-risk youth and/or case management.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills, bilingual preferred.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.

• The ability to take responsibility for one's own performance.

• Work collaboratively with others on a team.

• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.

• Availability to work some weekend and evening events.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.