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Youth Development Coordinator - City of Mercer Island -

Location: Seattle, WA

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POSITION: Youth Development Coordinator POSTED: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 CLOSES: Friday, November 20 -Register to view- 5:00 pm DEPARTMENT: Youth & Family Services STARTING SALARY: $41,760 - $50,112 / annually + Great Benefits TO APPLY: ******Visit: www.govjobstoday.com to apply online for this position****** The City of Mercer Island is no longer accepting mailed hard copies or email submissions. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Working independently and as a member of the City of Mercer Island?s Department of Youth and Family Services (YFS) Community-based Services Team, the Youth Development Coordinator position is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of structured volunteer, leadership and development opportunities for Mercer Island youth, and occasionally families. This position oversees VOICE / SVP summer program (seasonal) staff as well as assigned support staff. This position is responsible for coordinating with staff from other City departments, the school district and other organizations to develop and carry out a variety of volunteer development and service learning projects and activities during the school year. This is a forty (40) hour per week position with considerable evening, weekend and on-call hours throughout the summer and occasionally throughout the year. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ? Coordinates the Volunteer Outreach In Communities Everywhere (VOICE) summer youth volunteer program for high-school-aged youth as well as the Summer Volunteer Program (SVP) for youth in middle school. ? Manages and supervises youth and family volunteerism / service learning opportunities. ? Researches, develops, and implements a year-round schedule of volunteer activities and leadership development opportunities for youth and their families. ? Recruits, orients, trains and oversees work study students, support staff and volunteers involved with VOICE, SVP and volunteer projects. ? Leads youth leadership development groups and activities and supports youth components of other community-based department programs. ? Manages and monitors expenditures for VOICE / SVP and other volunteer projects and activities to remain within approved budget. ? Assists with program fundraising as needed, including community outreach and visibility events. ? Completes reports, outcome measures and other paperwork as assigned and participates in evaluation activities as required. ? Participates as an effective team member of the Department of Youth & Family Services and the Community-based Services Team. ? Participates on City committees and projects as assigned. ? Ability to drive a city vehicle, valid Washington State driver?s license and good driving record. ? Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The Youth Development Coordinator reports to and receives supervision and performance reviews from the Administrative and Community-based Services Manager of the Department of Youth and Family Services. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ? Degree in human services, social sciences or related field; Masters Degree preferred. ? Minimum 3 years experience working directly with youth and families, including work with groups and in community settings. ? Demonstrable record of human service program development, coordination and budget management preferably in community-based settings. ? Demonstrable record of excellent public relations and communication skills, including good computer and social media skills. ? Demonstrable record of independent work, problem solving, program documentation, outcome measure management, organizational and time management skills. ? Minimum one year experience supervising staff / volunteers. ? Ability to work effectively with City staff, volunteer organizations, community groups and individuals. ? Ability to work effectively with diverse youth and families; demonstrable record of cultural competence. ? Ability to work evenings and weekends. OTHER REQUIREMENTS ? All YFS staff is required to maintain strict confidentiality and professional / ethical standards required by State and Federal statutes and by Youth & Family Services policy. ? The ability to develop a superior rapport with youth marked by professionalism, clear boundaries, respect, dignity and integrity. ? Completion of a nationwide and Washington State criminal history background check is required in order to determine any past conviction history of crimes against persons, sexual assault or exploitation, and sexual or physical abuse. ? The ability to drive city vehicles including a good driving record and valid Washington State driver?s license is required. WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL ABILITIES The Youth Development Coordinator must be able to perform all essential job functions. Work is performed in office settings, on-site at volunteer projects and in community-based environments, which may be indoor or outdoor and take place throughout the year. The Coordinator must be able to drive vans or other multi-passenger vehicles. Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and office machinery. Occasionally lifting 50 pounds is required. If you do not have computer access many local government agencies have computer kiosk areas so you can apply online. Your local library and Washington State Worksource are also other alternatives for computer access. If you have any additional questions please call -Register to view- .

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