Youth Services Coordinator, Sr - DeKalb County

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate County-Wide youth programs, projects and services as assigned. Assists in developing and managing community partnerships and assist in managing the operations of related non-profit organization.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Assists in developing and managing partnerships with community, nonprofit, religious and educational organizations and other stakeholders to identify and address needs and gaps in youth services in the County; identifies and solicits participation; attends meetings; prepares and facilitates workshops; moderates discussions and decisions; answers questions and provides information; maintains related documentation.

Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of related non-profit organization for the County; meets with contracted vendor; facilitates movement on action items needing signature or approval.

Coordinates programming phase of County-wide youth programs, projects and services; identifies user needs and requirements by soliciting input and feedback from youth, parents and service providers; develops goals and objectives, cost projections, project specifications, budget and schedules; researches funding alternatives; maintains related documentation.

Develops partnerships with local businesses and civic organizations; identifies and solicits potential sponsors; attends meetings; answers questions and provides information; maintains related documentation.

Coordinates implementation of programs, projects and services; attends meetings; creates marketing and other program materials; works with consultants, contractors, vendors, service providers and others to resolve problems; schedules programs and events; processes participant registrations; evaluates effectiveness of programs and participation; monitors programs, projects and services in progress; troubleshoots questions and problems during event; makes recommendations for resolutions; maintains related documentation.

Coordinates administrative aspects of programs, projects and services; monitors budget and expenditures; updates project schedules; monitors progress of project and reviews project progress reports; coordinates acquisition of equipment, supplies and other details; evaluates and monitors progress against performance and quality measurements.

Serves as the project liaison to the public, County departments/officials, other government agencies, and other stakeholders; solicits input and feedback; coordinates public relations and education activities; responds to inquiries; prepares and makes presentations.

Performs related administrative duties; receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding youth programs, projects and special events; attends meetings; answers the telephone; prepares reports and correspondence; creates and publishes newsletters and website content; copies and files documents; enters computer data, etc.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents; receives various forms, reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, other County departments and employees, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

















Bachelor�s degree in Public Administration, Communication, Education or related field required; five years of experience in coordinating youth services and programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.