Director of Youth (Part-Time)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Director of Youth supervises and instructs all employees of the Youth Division in the planning and implementation of programs and counseling procedures to reduce juvenile delinquency, youth crime and school attendance problems.  Work is accomplished in compliance with pertinent laws and ordinances and under general direction of the Commissioner of Community Services, with great latitude for independent judgment.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops operating polices and procedures for the Youth Division in accordance with local and state laws and guidelines;

Prepares reports and statements to be submitted to the NYS Division for Youth as required; assures compliance with local and state regulations; 

Collects data and statistics and conducts studies relating to activities of youth;

Directs the continuous program of public relations for the work of the Youth Division, through public, television, and radio appearances, lecturing, preparation of news releases and articles and all other opportunities to further community interest and awareness of Youth Division activities;

Coordinates and supplements the activities and programs of public, private and religious agencies within the City devoted in whole or in part to the welfare and protection of youth, in the prevention of delinquency, crime and neglect among youth;

• oversees the preparation and makes recommendations for approval of contracts with agencies performing services for the Youth Division;

Develops and administers youth employment, training and internship programs in the public and private sectors;

• solicits public and private funding with the object of obtaining resources for these programs;

Oversees Mayor’s Summer Youth Programs;

Develops programs to prepare youth in acquiring life skills, working interactively within established systems and considering higher education opportunities;

Researches, develops and implements various grants for the prevention of juvenile delinquency;

Directs necessary action for unusual or particularly complex and difficult youth cases;

Directs the process for answering requests for information and other correspondence as required;

Oversees the maintenance of required records and files;

Prepares and oversees the annual operating budget for the Youth Division;

Attends meetings, including Common Council meetings and other civic functions;

Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of management and organizational techniques;

Thorough knowledge of municipal ordinances, state laws and guidelines on child welfare, youth and juvenile delinquency;

Administrative supervision

Budgeting;

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;

Tact; sensitivity; confidentiality; integrity; good address;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(A)  Bachelor’s Degree and from a college or university recognized by a regional, national, or specialized agency as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, and two years of full-time administrative experience in community services;

OR

(B)  Associate’s Degree from a college or university recognized by a regional, national, or specialized agency as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, and four years of full-time administrative experience in community services;

OR

(C)  Graduation from High, GED or equivalency Diploma and six years of full-time administrative experience in community services;

OR

(D)  An equivalent combination within the limits of A, B and C.

Note:  Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

(Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.)

Salary

$76,142