Youth Programs Crew Leader

Directs and supervises a crew of 6-10 at-risk youth, ages 14 & 15, in a variety of labor-intensive work projects that benefit the communities of Weld County. Works with a crew of TIGHT or AmeriCorps program members on work sites providing leadership and guidance and implements risk management activities. Demonstrates organizational skills and a positive work ethic to foster both the short term and long-term goals of individual crew members. This position is in-person and not eligible for consistent telework arrangements. Primary office located in Greeley Mission Statement: Engaging and partnering with the community to improve safety, health and well-being of individuals and families through the delivery of responsive and collaborative services. Vision Statement: The people of Weld County are connected to the resources needed to thrive in the community and feel safe and empowered. Weld County Department of Human Services’ greatest asset is our staff. The Ideal Candidate for the Department of Human Services, Employment Services Division will be someone who possesses the following traits: 1. Takes initiative 2. Good communicator 3. Ability to work with and lead youth (14 & 15 years old) 4. Strong Communication skills in order to clearly communicate important information regularly 5. Strong self-starter that is deadline driven $24.80 - $31.41 per hour plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting). The position will normally start at $24.80 per hour. This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Program Support (55%): • Leads a work crew of at-risk youth from the TIGHT program on a variety of job site performing tasks necessary to complete work projects that are primarily labor based. • Works alongside crew participants teaching skills needed to perform project work. • Ensures work projects are completed with accuracy and on schedule. • Monitors individual project development and manage risk to ensure crew member safety. • Effectively communicates with project sponsors and report project outcomes to the Youth Programs Coordinator. • Assists in the process of establishing individual participant short term and long-term goals to include educational, employment and personal development goals. • Transports crew members to worksites and other training or supportive services appointments in a county vehicle. • Ensures that crew members arrive on time and regularly to appointments arranged through the program. • Supports each team member to achieve mutually identified goals. • Provides onsite individual educational support to assist youth with obtaining their GED or to increase basic skills to return to school. • Performs as a role model for participants by exhibiting good communication skills, positive work ethic and quality workmanship. • Promotes the development of teamwork and conflict resolution skills. • Engages program participants to increase basic Life Skills through the facilitation of available trainings. • Teaches and mentors youth by example with the goal of delaying or eliminating the need for out of home placement. • Meets program goals including standards established locally, by the state and or federal government. • Supports Youth programs within Employment Services to achieve common goals. Collaboration (30%): • Works in close relationship with partner agencies such as child welfare, probation, pre-trial services etc. • Provides updates to partner agencies and support the overall department goals of the program and agency. • Collaborates with community members to provide training to support the goal. • Builds strong relationships with individual project sponsors. • Maintains ongoing professional relationship with all sponsor agencies and businesses. • Assists Youth Programs Coordinator with developing new project sites, tracking, and reporting for grants, recruiting members, and scheduling trainings for crew members. • Collaborates with employers, community partners, local school districts and other youth serving agencies to establish Career Pathway initiatives designed to engage out of school (dropout) youth and/or non-traditional students. Administrative (10%): • Calculates and logs identified program outcomes which include volunteer hours, environmental impact, and cost savings for sponsor agencies and/or communities of Weld County. • Accurately establishes and maintains files that include all required documentation, attendance and progress records with necessary signatures, relevant dates, and outcomes. • Ensures file information is consistent with data entry system. • Tracks project data and results and ensure project sponsors are satisfied with each crew. • Monitors, tracks, and documents participant progress according to program guidelines. • Schedules, coordinates, and facilitates Career Pathways initiatives. Other Duties as Assigned (5%): • Must adhere to established policies, procedures, and standards and ensure that oral and written directives, policy, and ordinances of Weld County are consistently and uniformly applied and reflect actual practice and current operating needs. • Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalency. • Two (2) years’ experience working with youth, preferably in human services, youth corps, youth corrections, youth counseling or an educational environment to include coaching team sports. OR Satisfactory completion of a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of the required work experience. • Candidate must have the ability to work outside in all weather and perform physical work activities. • Candidate must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and adequate Liability Insurance. • Candidate must provide own transportation and be willing to travel throughout Weld County. County vehicle will be provided to transport youth participants. • Candidate must possess an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Report. • Candidate must pass Human Services Background Checks. Background checks include CBI/FBI fingerprinting and will continue to be monitored throughout employment. • Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical screening. • Candidate must pass a drug screening. Ongoing random drug screens may occur for all employees required to drive County vehicles. • Candidate must possess the ability to enter data into several different computer programs. • Candidate must possess the ability to learn and apply new computer skills on a regular basis. • Candidate must possess the knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Windows and Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Candidate must possess the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and department policies and procedures. • Candidate must possess the ability to write correspondence. • Candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. • Candidate must possess the ability to apply math concepts and calculations in the work environment. • Candidate must possess the ability to apply common sense to problem solve in a work environment. • Candidate must possess the ability to adapt to fast paced, high volume and ever-changing work environment and be able to handle high stress situations. • Candidate must adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Successful completion of associate degree is preferred. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. • Knowledge of the construction trade and skills using basic hand tools and equipment. • Ability to keyboard at 35 words per minute.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. • The employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time and is frequently required to stand and walk. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and must occasionally lift to 100 pounds. • The employee frequently is required to use their hands and reach with hands and arms. • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus such as that used when using a computer or reading. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Primary office location is in Greeley but will include travel throughout Weld County. • Reliable, predictable attendance within department business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. • This position is in-person and is NOT eligible for consistent telework arrangements.

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