Teen Outreach Coordinator

OPPORTUNITY

OPEN: April 15, 2024

CLOSE: May 5th, 2024, 05:00 PM

The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional who wants to play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of our youth and community. The Department is looking for a motivated candidate to step into the pivotal position of Teen Outreach Coordinator. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various service providers to provide specialized services and referrals for at-risk youth, gang-impacted, and gang-involved individuals. The tasks will include not only outreach to community organizations, but also creating fun and enriching programs that captivate the interests of the community's teens.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be the key figure in interacting with teens, forging strong connections, and providing them with the support they need. While occasional leadership responsibilities may arise for special projects or temporary employees, your primary mission is to foster connections between our city's youth and positive adult role models. You'll create a secure, enriching environment for community programming, all while working diligently to steer young individuals away from the influence of gangs. If you're a compassionate and forward-thinking professional, dedicated to youth safety, community development, and the creation of engaging programs, we invite you to be a part of our team. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of Santa Maria's youth, shaping a brighter future for our community.

Spanish-speaking bilingual is highly desired.

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:

• Application

• Cover Letter highlighting interest in the position

• Four professional references with application

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teen Outreach Coordinator (Outreach Coordinator job class)

DUTIES

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization.

This position:

• Plans, organizes, develops and writes community outreach programs and program handouts.

• Partners with law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations, the faith community, relevant City of Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County agencies, and school officials in developing community outreach programs.

• Coordinates focus groups and workshops to gather community input and feedback on various issues and facilitates problem-solving efforts with residents, neighborhood groups, and businesses.

• Meets with city staff to discuss community concerns and attempts to resolve them to a mutually beneficial outcome.

• Provides various services to at-risk individuals in the community setting and gangs that may include, but are not limited to, job preparation and placement services, career development, mentorship training and referral, gang intervention and mediation services.

• Prepares written and oral correspondence and reports.

• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the department director.

• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.

• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally, one year of experience working with at-risk populations; and

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree with coursework in counseling, social services, or a related field.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; or

• Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:

• Service needs, perspectives, and lifestyle patterns of high-risk, gang-impacted, and/or gang-involved individuals; recreational or educational program development; information management systems; safety practices and procedures.

• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills in both English and Spanish.

• Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).

• Use computer and other office equipment effectively.

Desired licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment.

DESIRED CORE COMPETENCIES - Individual Contributor:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the hyper link to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):

• Team Player

• Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.

• Customer Orientation

• Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.

• Integrity

• Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

• Communicativeness

• Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.

• Initiative

• Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.

• Composure

• Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.

• Functional/Technical Expertise

• Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.

• Learning Agility

• Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.

• Drive/Energy

• Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

SELECTION PROCESS

The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and four professional references with application, and electronic attachment of a cover letter. If a cover letter is not attached, the application will be considered incomplete.

If you are experiencing any technical (computer-related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, call the NEOGOV helpline for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.

The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment (please check spam/junk mail folder). A tentative oral interview date is TBD. The oral board will recommend a limited number of candidates to the eligibility list from which the Library Technical Assistant may be selected.

Prior to an offer of employment, applicants may undergo a background check to the satisfaction of the City.