Youth Community Outreach Coordinator - Juvenile Probation - Fort Bend County

Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Participates in and assists in coordinating a community outreach program incorporating education, counseling, job skills, life skills, mentorship and recreational activities for youth age 14-17 in conjunction with other Fort Bend County Agencies. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department. This is a grant-funded position. 

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth in well planned structured recreational activities; field trips and workshops. 
• Interacts with school districts, service organizations, community churches and law enforcement agencies. 
• Establishes contacts with higher education and trade schools. 
• Assists with Mental Health Substance Abuse Services and life skills development services.  
• Assists youth with overcoming barriers to education opportunities. 
• Develops avenues for admissions and financial aid in higher education institutions. 
• Builds business, community relationships, and social capital. 
• Mentors youth and provides educational help, tutoring and life skills development. 
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• 1 year of job related experience. 
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and other employees.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines and the ability to prioritize own work. 
• Requires valid Texas Driver's License.

SALARY: $22.95 per hour

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

For certain positions requiring certification, state standards shall disqualify an applicant if their criminal history reveals:

1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole

2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole

3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply.

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates should complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs