Youth Program Specialist (Spanish-Speaking)

Putnam County Government•Brewster, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Putnam County Youth Bureau is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Youth Program Specialist (Spanish-Speaking) (28 hours/week). This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law, any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination. Work involves responsibility for developing and implementing a variety of Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Youth Court, Teens and Kids Mentoring Program, Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus,, Simulated Impaired Driving Experience (SIDNE), Youth Forum, Pegasus, etc. Specific program requirements, as well as review and oversight, may be provided by grant coordinators, on the state and/or regional level. Responsibilities involve providing leadership to program participants, program planning and implementation in accordance with state and/or other grant requirements and Youth Department policies and procedures. Additionally, this position requires the ability to speak, write and understand Spanish as well as English. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level Youth Bureau employee. Teamwork and ability to provide leadership to others is a requirement of this position. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with youth, which may have included at-risk youth, in educational, recreational or related setting; or
Associate’s degree or sixty (60) college credits and three (3) years of paid or volunteer experience working with youth, which may have included at-risk youth, in educational, recreational or related setting; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training as described in a) and b) above.
Fluency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing and translating Spanish and English.
Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary level education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience indicated above on the basis of thirty (30) college credits per year of experience.

Responsibilities

Communicates orally and in writing in both the Spanish and English languages.
Acts as intermediary and interpreter for Spanish speaking clients and members of the public, as needed.
Reads, writes and translates Spanish language documents, flyers and other informational material, as needed.
Develops and implements innovative tools for specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, etc., as assigned.
Works with youth to plan programs and events that spread the message of specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, etc., as assigned.
Researches, using websites and available literature for information related to developing specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, etc., as assigned.
Educates and empowers youth to execute the goals of Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, etc., through regular meetings and related activities.
Assists youth participants in organizing meetings and activities.
Facilitates the development and maintenance of a youth-friendly, user-friendly website that provides information about Youth Bureau programs and initiatives, e.g. Adventure Camp, SIDNE, Pegasus, Youth Court, Mentor Program, etc., as well as other information that promotes youth development by organizing a technology committee comprised of youth.
Travels with youth to statewide and regional events and trainings.
Maintains youth membership information on a database.
Coordinates mailings and recruitment for events, programs, initiatives, and statewide events.
Performs a variety of related activities as required.