YouthBuild Program Coordinator

• Possesses at least moderate knowledge of the role and duties of the position; understands the department’s roles and is able to meet the expectations of the position for work schedule, punctuality, attendance, time management, productivity, and quality of work
• Operates as a reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision; has a good work ethic; is able to work effectively with team members demonstrating creativity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to accept accountability and critical feedback.
• Is receptive to learning and responsive to supervision.
• Willing to take direction and learn from others.
• Follows established procedures and is able to contribute to their improvement with a solution-oriented approach.
• Possesses the technical and software skills to perform the duties of the position (including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office).
• Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates cultural competence/cultural humility in community relations and service delivery.
• Is sensitive to community, cultural and personal dignity of program participants and is able to successfully engage, assess, and plan services for participants typical of the program’s target population.
• Recognizes appropriate boundaries and limitations on interactions with program participants and their families and the need to maintain professional standards and practices.
• Is familiar with standard approaches to accurate participant record keeping, including timely charting, notation formats, content limitations, and confidentiality practices.
• Possesses knowledge of programs, regulations, and procedures regarding human services, social services, justice, and workforce development.
• Knowledge of community dynamics within the valley.
• Able to work in assigned locations that may expose oneself to hazardous conditions or in extreme physical or discomfort or distress.
• Ability to assess conditions and responsiveness to interventions and restorative practices..
• Possesses necessary de-escalation skills to ensure safety

• Attends and participates in all mandatory meetings.
• Fosters positive relationships with community members, partner organizations, and local gangs.
• Participate in cultural and community-building activities/events.
• Works to incorporate into organizational culture best practices for diversity, equity, inclusion, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care.
• Supports in the recruitment and retention of participants
• Monitors intake and eligibility determinations and makes appropriate referrals when the applicant is not eligible for ACE services
• Collects workshop sign-in sheets and participant surveys
• Develop and coordinate program activities to build and maintain program culture, such as Transformative Leadership Circle activities, Community Action Projects, Family Celebrations, Spirit Weeks, Community Events, etc.
• Complete and submit workshop, event, and field trip required documentation before and after events
• Provide transportation of participants to meet program goals
• Enter data into several participant databases; assists in the writing of periodic program reports.
• Ensures program participants receive services in the event of staff turnover or leave of absence
• Collect and prepare marketing material for tabling events and community engagement
• Lead the creation and modification of marketing materials for the program services, events, and workshops
• Conduct surveys of program impact; analyze survey results to inform the Program Manager of results and suggest appropriate changes or modifications to programming according to the data
• Submit order requests for marketing and event needs efficiently and effectively
• Provide technical assistance to all YB team members
• Create and present training on YB Policies and Procedures related to the role and responsibilities
• Coordinates Restorative Justice procedures within the program (meetings, documentation, and follow-up) as needed.
• Coordinates Restorative Justice procedures within the program (meetings, documentation, and follow-up) as needed.
• Monitors that all event pre and post-documentation is completed
• Other duties as assigned

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl to provide services.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social work or relevant field and providing service programming, or
• Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Spanish language skills, verbal and written preferred
• Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
• Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check
• Initial TB employment clearance required

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