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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Youth Program Specialist
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 11525 Salary Grade: NC6
Approved: January 04, 2000 Last Revised: December 14, 2017

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision provide area youth with the information and resources necessary to access City of Austin programs and services.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Develops and conducts educational and interactive youth programs that meet department objectives and highlight department services.
  2. Organizes and implements outreach programs and projects.
  3. Assists youth and families in finding and accessing department services and resources.
  4. Evaluates and recommends public access resources and materials for purchase.
  5. Acts as City representative before public groups of children, teens, and adults.
  6. Compiles data/information/statistics for reports, cost estimates, etc.
  7. Orders and issues program, craft, and office supplies.
  8. Attends meetings and seminars to stay current in job practices.
  9. Develops and conducts training in program design and delivery, for department staff and for the public.
  10. Researches relevant information.
  11. Manages files and records.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of books and inromation resources for youth.
  • Skill in planning and presenting effective programs for youth that fulfill departmental objectives.
  • Skill in designing and constructing effective, educational exhibits for youth that promote department resources and services.
  • Skill in public speaking.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication.
  • Skill in presenting and connecting youth and families with departmental resources.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  • Skill in time management, organization, and staff/volunteer coordination.
  • Skill in working as part of a team, as leader or member.
  • Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in developing and presenting youth programs.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Valid Class "C" Driver's License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.