Coordinator II - Youth Center

Description

Job Title: Coordinator II - Youth Center

Department: Community and Social Justice

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours/Weeks: Full Year, Full Time

Hiring Range: $45,760.00 - $54,663.00

NEKCA Mission Statement:

To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.

SUMMARY:

At a programmatic level, the Coordinator II at NEKCA supports their peers with service delivery in their area of specialty. The Coordinator II has additional responsibilities that may include mentoring, grant reporting, and ensuring smooth operations at service locations in support of the Program Manager. Utilizing a team-based approach, Coordinator II works to support programmatic needs to increase understanding and build capacity within the program.

This position is for Coordinator II of the NEKCA Youth Centers within the Youth Advocacy Department. The Youth Center Coordinator II is an experienced Youth Center Coordinator who supports the team in programmatic operations, regional collaborations, data collection, and grant reporting in support of the Program Manager in addition to providing direct services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the Youth Center Coordinator's duties and responsibilities as outlined in that job description, Coordinator II supports the Program Manager in the following Duties and Responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Oversee the Data Collection and Reporting for Youth

Center Grants

• Mentoring New Hires

• Program Analysis and Development

Core Competencies:

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to maintain good relations with participants, other staff, and members of the community.

• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and record keeping, including spreadsheet applications.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database management systems.

• This position is considered a mandated reporter.

• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-initiated, may need to work flexible hours (program dependent)

• Demonstrate positive problem-solving skills in stressful situations.

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Demonstrate familiarity with, and sensitivity to the challenges faced by low-income individuals, and some knowledge of the community and available resources to address them.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Complete all required training and professional development.

Core Values:

• Demonstrate competency in all five areas of NEKCA’s Core Values

• Empower individuals to recognize and utilize their potential for growth and positive change

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the local community.

• Involve community members in the organization's initiatives and decision-making processes.

• Value diversity and respect the cultural backgrounds of participants

• Uphold ethical standards in all interactions with participants and the community.

• Participate in self-reflection and self-care practices to prevent burnout.

• Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional codes of conduct.

• Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure participant safety.

• Use clear, respectful, and professional language and behavior when communicating with participants, colleagues, and other service providers.

• Demonstrate a genuine understanding of and care for the needs and feelings of participants or service users.

• In-person attendance is required during scheduled hours as defined by your supervisor.

• Be sensitive to participant’s unique situations and challenges.

• Represent NEKCA in public and advocate for its mission.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees in this position work primarily in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. The work involves sitting for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment and may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. The position has occasional bending, stooping, or reaching for items. Standing or moving around the office area.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of their job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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The responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and its expectations. While this description is comprehensive, it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and tasks that may be required of the employee. The organization reserves the right to assign other tasks or responsibilities as needed, and this role's responsibilities may evolve in response to changes in the organization's goals and priorities. Flexibility and adaptability are key attributes for success in this dynamic work environment.

NEKCA is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by NEKCA. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Qualifications for positions within NEKCA are determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position itself.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

BA (required)

1-2 relevant experience required;

3-4 years preferred

Background Checks:

Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, criminal background, and driving records.

Transportation Requirements:

This position requires that employees possess a valid driver's license, favorable driving record results, and have access to dependable transportation. This position may require the transportation of participants.