Community Development Liaison

County of Luna•Deming, NM

About The Position

Contingent upon the availability of funding, under direction of the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Service Program Manager, the Community Liaison will coordinate, support and implement the mission and vision of the Luna County Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services (LCJJCS) Board, its programs, relationship with other agencies and its standing in the local community. The employee takes direction and supervision of the JJCS Program Manager; however, employment will be executed, and may be modified or terminated, by Luna County and/or the JJCS Board.

Requirements

Not have been convicted of a felony or any domestic violence conviction or other crime involving moral turpitude.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Must be able to pass a background check, CYFD clearance check and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
General knowledge and experience working with children, youth and families.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree in social work, education, or related field is preferred.
At least three years of experience working with local community youth, organizations, resources and community development and experience with at-risk youth or high at risk need youth and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the communication between local institutions and community citizens.
Coordinate with the community and youth being served to talk about their needs and concerns.
Recruit and manage informal and formal referrals for community service and provide youth community service opportunities.
Develop and maintain new contacts and/or partnerships in the community.
Build relationships with the customers in the community and update information that is necessary.
Work with other community agencies to develop partnerships for education of for the youth.
Assist partners in developing positive home-school relationships with selected at-risk youth.
Assist in developing youth engagement strategies.
Act as a liaison to community-based services in order to remove barriers to learning and support academic achievement.
Support peer mentoring models.
Identify community resources to support at-risk youth.
Provide strategies to increase youth and community involvement.
Recruit and support JJCS community teams that include youth.
Perform tasks for day to day oversight of activities.
Plan and direct efforts to involve at risk youth in community and school initiatives.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key providers of services and programs.
Provide youth and families opportunities to learn additional skills to enhance students’ academic success and parent’s leadership and efficacy within the school and community.
Provide reports to the JJCS Program Manager on a weekly basis on specific performance measures and related outcomes.
Provide statements regarding obstacles and progress made by the youth being served.