Coordinator - Youth Outreach & Intervention (Ft)

Position SummaryBrooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented individual who has a desire to make a difference in lives of young people in Brooklyn Park. This key leadership position works with the Youth Services Manager, the Brooklyn Park Youth Outreach team, Cities United and the Zanewood Intervention staff to:coordinate internal and external partners to provide promotion, prevention, and intervention services to ensure youth thrive in meeting their basic needs, health, social connections, and identity and aspirations and are set up for successcoordinate intensive support and resources for vulnerable youth to prevent reaching a crisis stage, and guide youth who are in a crisis to necessary treatment and care managementreimagine public safety by interrupting the cycle of community violencedismantle systems of inequityengage youth and familiesThe Youth Services Division assesses youth and recreation program needs in the community and implements programs that meet the needs of youth in the community.This position will work under the supervision of the Youth Services Manager of the City of Brooklyn Park and partner with the Zanewood Facility Coordinator, Brooklyn Park Police Department Juvenile Unit and Community Resource Officers and align with the Cities United Brooklyn Park Lead to develop innovative programs and provide services that meet young people where they are at in the community. This position will communicate and work together with the Crisis response and hospital intervention teams focused on safety, partnerships, and service to our community. To be successful in this position, an individual must have an understanding of youth work, youth-based outreach and engagement and social services as it relates to youth, specifically, working with at risk participants from a variety of cultural backgrounds. This position is responsible for supervision and scheduling of contractors, professional staff, evaluating and effectiveness of services and supervision use of facilities as needed for outreach programs in the community. They will work with Youth Intervention staff and contractors creating a safe, engaging and positive climate for youth, teens and families at the Zanewood Recreation Center, in the park and the neighboring communities.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssess community youth engagement and outreach needs, research new strategies for meeting those needs and implement programs and strategiesPlan, direct, supervise and evaluate outreach supervision and programming, Brooklyn Park Outreach team and servicesDevelop and implement program quality evaluations to reach youth outcomes and submit reportsSupervise Outreach staff to develop and lead engagement activities and efforts to maintain a safe and positive environment in partnership with Brooklyn Park Police Department and Brooklyn Park Outreach TeamSupervise, train and work with fulltime Youth Intervention staff, part time and seasonal staff to manage intense, complex life challenges of youthSupervise program staff Youth and Teen Behavioral management to deliver high quality outreach and engagement programs (Youth Outreach Team, High school sport events, etc.)Partner with police department to deliver youth promotional, prevention and intervention opportunities that reimagine public safety practices in the communityFacilitate meetings for Intervention, Outreach and Police partnership teamsCoordinate and monitor Youth Intervention activities to deliver key life coaching and case management for young people in Brooklyn ParkRecruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise staff to meet community needs and deliver outreach servicesPartner with National Cities United network to deliver key outcomes of Youth Services Comprehensive FrameworkParticipate with Cities United network webinars, conferences and discussions to advance positive outcomes for young black men and boysIdentify potential risks in advance, analyze them and take steps to reduce liability for city and ensure safety of participants and visitorsEngage the community in all youth services recreational and city offeringsRecommend policies and procedures to connect to broader community safety strategiesPlan, direct, implement and supervise Youth Intervention and Youth Outreach efforts transforming the climate and culture of the recreation center and community, working with Zanewood Leadership StaffAssist with the effective administrative practices and procedures for the implementation of outreach and intervention servicesPrepare youth/teen outreach data collection and program reportsAssist Youth Services Manager with evaluation of staff performancePrepare program budgets and monitor expenditures of funds for program budgets and seek alternative revenue sources for key strategiesEngage community by creating volunteer leadership opportunitiesWrite materials to promote and market programs and events and increase participation in recreation programsDetermine the appropriate programs and make adjustments accordingly to program offerings to grow and developSolve customer problems, complaints to their satisfaction and within policy guidelinesCommunicate effectively and work cooperatively with city and department staff, schools, community groups and residents’Coordinate and maintain relationships with partner organizations (Intervention, School district 279) for in school Youth outreach servicesPurchase and pay invoices as neededFollow personnel procedures and recommend corrective actions on disciplinary issues that ariseOther duties as assigned or apparentMinimum and Desired QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Human Services, Community Social Work, Education, Recreation and Parks, Youth Services or related fieldExperienceFive (5) years of experience organizing youth-centered street-based outreach, youth services, and/or youth intervention services which includes:Supervising employees, including recruiting, hiring and conducting evaluationsExperience with budget preparation and management of program budgets and fundsExperience working with community organizations, youth clubs, social services agenciesExperience working with diverse communities, ages and socioeconomic youth and familiesEquivalencyAn equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must be an enthusiastic, creative and flexible leader who can manage multiple dutiesExperience preparing written materials to promote and market programs and servicesExperience developing and implementing youth intervention and engagement programs in multiple settingsExperience utilizing and coordinating the service of volunteers and partnersAbility to orally communicate effectively within all levels of the organization and write clear and concise reports, and written documents.Ability to write, develop and create materials to promote youth programs on social mediaClear and well-defined vision for, and commitment to, the unique role Youth Services plays in community buildingExperience working in group situations to generate programming ideas, collaborate efficiently, and solve problems collectivelyProven ability to positively influence others, and build positive, effective working relationshipsSuccess in recruiting talented and culturally diverse individuals to deliver desired servicesAbility to relate to and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgroundsAbility to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectationsEmbrace and engage in Continuous Improvement effortsDesired QualificationsFive (5) years of progressive experience supervising employees, including recruiting, hiring and conducting evaluations with direct community engagementExperience working or living in Brooklyn Park.Experience in evaluating youth intervention and engagement programs and youth outcomes.Demonstrated commitment to furthering racial equity, diversity and inclusion.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s).Background CheckThe City has determined that a thorough criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.Selection ProcessThe selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.About Brooklyn ParkBrooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.Additional InformationDepartment/Division: Recreation and Parks Department/Youth Services Anticipated Work Schedule: Full-time, exempt, non-union position subject to a flexible schedule that includes a standard eight (8)-hour work day; will include daytime, evening and weekend hours, generally Monday thru Friday, may require work on some select holidays. Anticipated Hiring Wage: $40.01 - $47.07 per hour, depending on qualificationsWe welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at [email protected].