PROGRAM COORDINATOR - BOARD OF COMMSSIONERS OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES

Clayton County, GA•Jonesboro, GA

32d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to plan, implement, and evaluate programing for the youth of Clayton County. Work also involves serving as the lead for the Clayton County Youth Commission, supervising and hiring part-time staff, instructors and volunteers for the Office of Youth Services. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provide supervision and support to the Clayton County Youth Commission during regular business meetings, programs, activities, and special events. Plans and directs an expanding and flexible program of activities as it pertains to life skill, workforce, and social skill development for the youth of Clayton County; assists in coordinating regularly scheduled events; determines materials, supplies, procedures and/or staff needed for programs. Recommends the purchase of proper supplies and equipment for program operation; maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies. Schedules and directs activities for the Office of Youth Services. Interviews, selects, and schedules personnel for planned events and activities; provides training, guidance, and direction; and plans and implements recognition and appreciation for the workforce. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews and hires staff Prepares and/or directs the preparation of special reports, such as activity analyses, brochures, etc. Inspect equipment and facilities for security and safety. Serves public relations function; prepares and distributes flyers; writes news releases and cable advertisements. For the Office of Youth Services, promotes programs and services and generates interest and participation. Solicit donations and support for programs from citizens and businesses. Attend meetings and training sessions. Performs a variety of administrative duties associated with coordinating youth programs to include: preparing reports of programs, participation records, status of projects, and summaries of services, etc.; attends meeting and coordinates activity with supervisor, other staff, and County officials. May be required to complete incident/accident reports. Assists in other programs as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, or closely related field preferred
supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience and/or training that includes workforce development, grant writing
any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and support to the Clayton County Youth Commission during regular business meetings, programs, activities, and special events.
Plans and directs an expanding and flexible program of activities as it pertains to life skill, workforce, and social skill development for the youth of Clayton County
Assists in coordinating regularly scheduled events
Determines materials, supplies, procedures and/or staff needed for programs.
Recommends the purchase of proper supplies and equipment for program operation
Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies.
Schedules and directs activities for the Office of Youth Services.
Interviews, selects, and schedules personnel for planned events and activities
Provides training, guidance, and direction
Plans and implements recognition and appreciation for the workforce.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals
Interviews and hires staff
Prepares and/or directs the preparation of special reports, such as activity analyses, brochures, etc.
Inspect equipment and facilities for security and safety.
Serves public relations function
Prepares and distributes flyers
Writes news releases and cable advertisements.
Promotes programs and services and generates interest and participation.
Solicit donations and support for programs from citizens and businesses.
Attend meetings and training sessions.
Performs a variety of administrative duties associated with coordinating youth programs to include: preparing reports of programs, participation records, status of projects, and summaries of services, etc.
Attends meeting and coordinates activity with supervisor, other staff, and County officials.
May be required to complete incident/accident reports.
Assists in other programs as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.