YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4365777) ApplyYOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I)Salary$34.72 - $47.21 HourlyLocation City of Long Beach, CAJob TypeUnclassified - Full-Time, PermanentJob NumberHE24-047DepartmentHealth & Human Services - (UC)Opening Date02/01/2024Closing Date2/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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DESCRIPTIONThe City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services i s recruiting for one (1) unclassified, at-will, full-time Public Health Professional I to serve as theYouth Services Coordinator. Reporting to the (Office of) Youth Development Program Manager (Public Health Professional III), the Public Health Professional I will work as the Youth Services Coordinator. The Office of Youth Development is located in the new Ronald R. Arias Health Equity Center, 6335 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Manage the City’s Youth Advisory Council as it relates to planning, facilitating, capacity building, and evaluations;
Lead efforts to support the Youth Advisory Council in their role as an accountability structure for the Long Beach Strategic Plan for Youth and Emerging Adults and the annual Youth Fund;
Assist with identifying resources to expand the Youth Advisory Council and other youth advisory bodies across the City;
Assist with managing invoicing for youth stipends and contracts for consultants and other vendors;
Support programming to strengthen youth and family engagement;
Support the daily operations of the Office of Youth Development to uplift goals and objectives outlined in the Long Beach Strategic Plan for Youth and Emerging Adults;
Support the development of a coordinated service referral network for all youth programs in Long Beach;
Identify youth development performance metrics and data-collecting methods;
Analyze and evaluate improvement in youth outcomes;
Engage with the city’s youth, families, and community-based organizations;
Assist with the development of grant proposals;
Assist with the management of contracts for youth services, including the development of bid quotes, management of vendor contracts, and preparation and review of grant billing to funding agencies;
Assist with media communications preparations for ongoing community engagement events; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field(proof required).
Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
One (1) year of professional experience in public health, public policy and administration or human services related programs serving vulnerable populations.
Valid motor vehicle operator license.
Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding if selected for position.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, Youth Development or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of experience working in public health, youth development or human services programs.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Experience supervising staff through reflective supervision, team building methods or similar practices.
Professional experience managing and developing grant proposals.
Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:
Deep knowledge of youth development and issues facing youth.
Effectiveness with grant development and project management.
Significant experience in data analysis.
Experience with facilitating multi-stakeholder meetings and collaborative groups.
Excellence in interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct training and/or workshop sessions.
Public speaking in the areas of youth development.
Strong level of integrity & ethics and ability to use good judgment in challenging situations.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and foster public and private partnerships.
Ability to work comfortably across diverse levels of city and county management structures.
Knowledge of racial equity and trauma and resiliency informed approaches and practices.
Knowledge regarding youth development, community engagement, equity, and youth network capacity building practices and trauma informed approaches.
Knowledge of systems alignment to foster program and policy changes that uplift the voices of youth and equity.
Knowledge of City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County youth development priorities.
Proficiency with computers, including internet, email, and office productivity software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and and proof of education (if qualifying with degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Actof 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4250. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.Employee Benefits The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:· Medical and Dental Insurance · Life Insurance · Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.) · Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave ·Deferred Compensation · Credit Union Membership · Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit) · Flexible Spending Accounts · Free Employee Parking ·Paid Parental Leave Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17). 01 INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field?Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Yes. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
No. I do not have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
I do not have the required education but I have program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements that can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
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I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree.
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Do you have one (1) year of professional experience in public health, public policy and administration or human services related programs serving vulnerable populations?
Yes. I have one (1) year of professional experience in public health, public policy and administration or human services related programs serving vulnerable populations.
No, I do not have one (1) year of professional experience in public health, public policy and administration or human services related programs serving vulnerable populations
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license?
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Are you willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed?
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Do you have a Master's Degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, Youth Development or a closely related field?
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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience coordinating and facilitating youth development trainings and workshops.
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Please select the language(s) you are proficient in:
English
Khmer
Spanish
Tagalog
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If you selected "Other" for languages you are proficient in, please indicate those languages here:
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.
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Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to file, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume and (3) proof of education (if qualifying with degree). Did you attach all of the required attachments?
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
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