Montgomery County
Youth Career Services Program Specialist Leadership Academy
Montgomery County, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Overview
Full professional level in Workforce Development under general supervision of the Supervisor, Program Coordinator and/or Manager, requiring considerable knowledge of Human Services or Workforce Development program coordination, scheduling, and presentations for available community resources related to the attainment of education, employment, and healthcare goals for youth (age 14-24) working in conjunction with schools, community groups, healthcare organizations, and government agency partnerships to increase programming effectiveness for target population. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.
Responsibilities
Manages, plans, develops, schedules, coordinates and promotes events and activities to address the evaluated targeted audience (age 14-24) all-inclusive needs. Provides intensive case management and high engagement services to program participants in Montgomery County. Assists in program direction; meets with program participants, establishes and manages caseloads. Completes required paperwork, eligibility processing and data entry. Works with community groups, healthcare organizations, schools, government agencies, and businesses to organize and conduct activities to help in establishing and developing goals in areas of behavior, health, education, training and/or employment.
Initiates contact with interested parties, has input on writing program policies and procedures, assists in preparation of annual budgets, and obtains necessary resources. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for regional and local partnerships and collaborations to leverage impact of programs and events. Responsible for increasing active client participation in specific programs year after year. Responsible for assessing positives and negatives for each program outcome, adjusting, and redesigning as necessary to continually improve effectiveness of assigned programs. Provides guidance and instructions while overseeing program activities and events. Have knowledge to respond to inquiries about various programs and outreach endeavors to community and public entities.
Designs, develops, and prepares materials, oversees logistics of coordinating the availability of computer lab and community spaces, utilizes computer software to design and prepare communication materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, Power-Point presentations). Conducts presentations about Montgomery County youth programs to discuss specific programming objectives to community groups, healthcare organizations, schools and other government agencies to increase public awareness of prevention goals as it relates to targeted audience (age 14-24). Must be able to tailor material to meet audience needs. Utilizes software to prepare spreadsheets for tracking and analysis purposes, business letters, e-mails, etc. Knowledge and understanding of the software used to meet federal government data reporting guidelines. Assists Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and/or Manager with all other program scheduling, coordinating, material preparation and promotion of various resources, prevention and intervention events and activities as directed.
WIOA Youth
Full performance level in program direction and administration requiring considerable knowledge of agency policies and practices for Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) for targeted youth (age 16 – 24). Thorough knowledge of program eligibility, work activity goals and objectives, and program performance mandates. Provide intensive case management and high engagement services to participants. Assist in program direction, meets with program participants, establishes and manages caseloads, conducts essential work activity assessments, and assignment functions. Completes required paperwork, eligibility process and data entry. Understand program eligibility. Establishes and oversees participant development plan: meet with participant to outline specific steps to be taken towards established outcome (e.g., provides ongoing coaching and plan development to engage the participant in meaningful employment and training activities that can help them build lifelong, sustainable careers).
CCMEP/TANF
Full performance level in program direction and administration requiring considerable knowledge of agency policies and practices for Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in school youth (age 14 – 18) Thorough knowledge of program eligibility, work activity goals and objectives, and program performance mandates. Provide intensive case management and high engagement services to participants. Assists in program direction, meets with program participants, establishes and manages caseloads, conducts essential work activity assessments, and assignment functions. Completes required paperwork, eligibility process and data entry. Understand program eligibility. Establishes and oversees participant development plan; meet with participant to outline specific steps to be taken towards established outcome (e.g., provides ongoing coaching and plan development to engage the participant in meaningful employment and training activities that can help them build lifelong, sustainable careers).
Identifies constructive services that build on the participants strengths, increases their skills, and meets their unique needs. Work with the participant to outline specific steps and supportive services necessary to reach their goals. Develop partnerships with various community service agencies as a resource to assist with a participant's potential program barriers (all-inclusive). Generates reports and customer status updates as specified per organization and leadership expectations.
Youth Resource Center (YRC)
Manages, plans, develops, schedules, coordinates and promotes YRC events and activities to address the evaluated targeted audience (age 14-24) all-inclusive needs. Works with community groups, healthcare organizations, schools, government agencies, and businesses to organize and conduct these activities which prevent further declines of YRC client goals in relation to areas of behavior, health, education and/or employment. Initiates contact with interested parties, provides input on writing program policies and procedures, assists in preparation of annual budgets, and obtains necessary resources. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for regional and local partnerships and collaborations to leverage impact of programs and events. Responsible for increasing active client participation in assigned YRC specific programs year after year. Responsible for assessing positives and negatives for each program outcomes, adjusting, redesigning as necessary to continually improve effectiveness of assigned programs. Provides guidance and instructions to volunteers while overseeing program activities and events. Must be able to answer public inquiries about various human services planning and development programs in general and YRC programs specifically.
Leadership Academy
The role involves managing, planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, and promoting events and activities tailored to meet the specific needs of the targeted audience aged between 14 and 18. This includes delivering comprehensive case management, mentorship, and engaging services to program participants within Montgomery County. Responsibilities also encompass assisting in program direction, facilitating meetings with participants, and maintaining caseload management. Establishing and nurturing partnerships with community organizations to alleviate obstacles faced by young individuals is vital. Central to the role is the organization and implementation of programs aimed at fostering the growth, community engagement, and leadership abilities of youth aged 14 to 18.
Completion of bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, Education or related field
or
associate degree with major coursework in Human Services, Public Administration, Education or related field and two (2) years of direct human services or workforce development planning and development experience;
OR
alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
Positions are contingent upon the availability of funds and tasks are specific to funding that supports the position.
Other Requirements
Driving Requirement:
Must maintain a current, valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Training and Development:
N/A
Unusual Working Conditions:
N/A
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Responsibilities
Manages, plans, develops, schedules, coordinates and promotes events and activities to address the evaluated targeted audience (age 14-24) all-inclusive needs. Provides intensive case management and high engagement services to program participants in Montgomery County. Assists in program direction; meets with program participants, establishes and manages caseloads. Completes required paperwork, eligibility processing and data entry. Works with community groups, healthcare organizations, schools, government agencies, and businesses to organize and conduct activities to help in establishing and developing goals in areas of behavior, health, education, training and/or employment.
Initiates contact with interested parties, has input on writing program policies and procedures, assists in preparation of annual budgets, and obtains necessary resources. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for regional and local partnerships and collaborations to leverage impact of programs and events. Responsible for increasing active client participation in specific programs year after year. Responsible for assessing positives and negatives for each program outcome, adjusting, and redesigning as necessary to continually improve effectiveness of assigned programs. Provides guidance and instructions while overseeing program activities and events. Have knowledge to respond to inquiries about various programs and outreach endeavors to community and public entities.
Designs, develops, and prepares materials, oversees logistics of coordinating the availability of computer lab and community spaces, utilizes computer software to design and prepare communication materials (e.g., brochures, flyers, Power-Point presentations). Conducts presentations about Montgomery County youth programs to discuss specific programming objectives to community groups, healthcare organizations, schools and other government agencies to increase public awareness of prevention goals as it relates to targeted audience (age 14-24). Must be able to tailor material to meet audience needs. Utilizes software to prepare spreadsheets for tracking and analysis purposes, business letters, e-mails, etc. Knowledge and understanding of the software used to meet federal government data reporting guidelines. Assists Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and/or Manager with all other program scheduling, coordinating, material preparation and promotion of various resources, prevention and intervention events and activities as directed.
WIOA Youth
Full performance level in program direction and administration requiring considerable knowledge of agency policies and practices for Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) for targeted youth (age 16 – 24). Thorough knowledge of program eligibility, work activity goals and objectives, and program performance mandates. Provide intensive case management and high engagement services to participants. Assist in program direction, meets with program participants, establishes and manages caseloads, conducts essential work activity assessments, and assignment functions. Completes required paperwork, eligibility process and data entry. Understand program eligibility. Establishes and oversees participant development plan: meet with participant to outline specific steps to be taken towards established outcome (e.g., provides ongoing coaching and plan development to engage the participant in meaningful employment and training activities that can help them build lifelong, sustainable careers).
CCMEP/TANF
Full performance level in program direction and administration requiring considerable knowledge of agency policies and practices for Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in school youth (age 14 – 18) Thorough knowledge of program eligibility, work activity goals and objectives, and program performance mandates. Provide intensive case management and high engagement services to participants. Assists in program direction, meets with program participants, establishes and manages caseloads, conducts essential work activity assessments, and assignment functions. Completes required paperwork, eligibility process and data entry. Understand program eligibility. Establishes and oversees participant development plan; meet with participant to outline specific steps to be taken towards established outcome (e.g., provides ongoing coaching and plan development to engage the participant in meaningful employment and training activities that can help them build lifelong, sustainable careers).
Identifies constructive services that build on the participants strengths, increases their skills, and meets their unique needs. Work with the participant to outline specific steps and supportive services necessary to reach their goals. Develop partnerships with various community service agencies as a resource to assist with a participant's potential program barriers (all-inclusive). Generates reports and customer status updates as specified per organization and leadership expectations.
Youth Resource Center (YRC)
Manages, plans, develops, schedules, coordinates and promotes YRC events and activities to address the evaluated targeted audience (age 14-24) all-inclusive needs. Works with community groups, healthcare organizations, schools, government agencies, and businesses to organize and conduct these activities which prevent further declines of YRC client goals in relation to areas of behavior, health, education and/or employment. Initiates contact with interested parties, provides input on writing program policies and procedures, assists in preparation of annual budgets, and obtains necessary resources. Identifies and facilitates opportunities for regional and local partnerships and collaborations to leverage impact of programs and events. Responsible for increasing active client participation in assigned YRC specific programs year after year. Responsible for assessing positives and negatives for each program outcomes, adjusting, redesigning as necessary to continually improve effectiveness of assigned programs. Provides guidance and instructions to volunteers while overseeing program activities and events. Must be able to answer public inquiries about various human services planning and development programs in general and YRC programs specifically.
Leadership Academy
The role involves managing, planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, and promoting events and activities tailored to meet the specific needs of the targeted audience aged between 14 and 18. This includes delivering comprehensive case management, mentorship, and engaging services to program participants within Montgomery County. Responsibilities also encompass assisting in program direction, facilitating meetings with participants, and maintaining caseload management. Establishing and nurturing partnerships with community organizations to alleviate obstacles faced by young individuals is vital. Central to the role is the organization and implementation of programs aimed at fostering the growth, community engagement, and leadership abilities of youth aged 14 to 18.
Completion of bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public Administration, Education or related field
or
associate degree with major coursework in Human Services, Public Administration, Education or related field and two (2) years of direct human services or workforce development planning and development experience;
OR
alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
Positions are contingent upon the availability of funds and tasks are specific to funding that supports the position.
Other Requirements
Driving Requirement:
Must maintain a current, valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Training and Development:
N/A
Unusual Working Conditions:
N/A
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