Youth Violence Prevention Program Manager

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Violence Program Administrator, under the direction of the Intervention Programs Division Manager, oversees the youth violence prevention program to provide services to juveniles who are at-risk, or high-risk, and their families. They will coordinate with multiple community-based organizations, governmental agencies, and law enforcement agencies in these efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field
Two years of experience in youth violence prevention and/or intervention.
Two years of experience in case management/resource navigation.
Two years of experience in the development, implementation, and administration of programs.
Structure, purpose, and administration of government and non-profit grant programs
Data analysis and visualization
Policy development
Data management
Grant & budget management
Program management and implementation
Public speaking
Research, writing, and strong interpersonal skills and data analysis skills
Effective leadership and trainings
Facilitation and presentations
Strong collaboration and partnerships with multiple partners and stakeholders
Alignment with strategic plan
Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing applications
Interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to interview clients to obtain a variety of information
Independently adapting, interpreting, and applying written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of unprecedented and problematic situations
Examining information for completeness, accuracy and compliance
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups, including, but not limited to, City departments, community-based organizations, groups, and citizens.
Solve problems proactively.
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Conduct research and prepare concise reports on findings.
Establish and achieve goals and objectives.
Exercise good judgment.
Display high standards of ethical conduct.
Colorado Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, document, and manage strategies, goals, policies, procedures, and performance measures for the youth violence prevention program.
Track and report progress on goals and performance measures and make recommendations for changes or improvements to achieve desired outcomes.
Oversee daily operations of the youth violence prevention program.
Manage the referral process for internal and external stakeholders to make referrals to the Youth Violence Prevention Program.
Collaborate with city departments, community mental health agencies, community-based organizations, and school districts to ensure coordination among juvenile system agencies and the youth violence prevention program regarding at-risk juveniles.
Build and maintain relationships with community members, school administrators, and partnering agencies. Attend various meetings with each group.
In conjunction with the Intervention Programs Division Manager, oversee the financial and accounting operations of the Youth Violence Prevention Program. Ensure timely processing of accounts payables and provide accurate and timely financial reports on a regular basis and upon request.
Oversee grant management, monitoring, and compliance for youth violence funding.
Serve as the Support & Outreach Working Group Lead for Aurora SAVE, the City’s group violence intervention program.
Oversee daily operations of and coordinate the Aurora SAVE Support & Outreach Working Group.
Provide weekly reports for the Aurora SAVE team on actions and progress.
Act as the escalation point for tough issues and clients, while mentoring and supporting the Support & Outreach team.
Build and maintain relationships with community members, school administrators, and partnering agencies, and attend various meetings with each group.
Attend department meetings, division meetings, and other meetings as required or assigned.
Participate in interdepartmental meetings and collaborate with the Community Engagement Division as needed for presentations to outside groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Competitive total compensation package
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities