SCOPE OF WORK

We are internally seeking an outgoing and community-minded Senior Program Specialist to join our CalVIP (California Violence Intervention and Prevention) program within the Community Initiatives Department. In this role, you'll connect at-risk youth and families with recreation, leadership, and enrichment opportunities - building relationships with schools, community organizations, and families to reduce barriers to participation and open doors for young people across our community.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct outreach to at-risk youth and families to increase awareness of available sports, recreation, leadership, and youth development opportunities
• Build trusting relationships with youth, parents, schools, and community partners to encourage participation in positive youth activities
• Provide information and guidance to families regarding available sponsorships, financial assistance, and support services for youth participation
• Assist families in accessing available resources that reduce barriers to participation, including information about uniforms, equipment, transportation assistance, and other eligible program supports
• Promote existing youth recreation and extracurricular opportunities, including:
  • Youth sports, art, and recreation programs
  • Junior High and High School athletics
  • Community extracurricular activities
  • Youth development organizations
• Develop and implement outreach strategies that increase participation among underserved and at-risk youth
• Create promotional materials and distribute program information through schools, community partners, neighborhood events, and social media
• Establish and maintain relationships with school-based police officers and counselors, youth organizations, and community agencies to promote available opportunities
• Serve as the primary outreach contact with local youth-serving organizations to expand awareness of programs and resources
• Identify opportunities to promote youth leadership initiatives and positive youth development programs within the community
• Develop and maintain an annual outreach and promotion calendar
• Represent the organization at community outreach events, including:
  • Back-to-School Nights
  • Health Fairs
  • School Open Houses
  • Community resource fairs
  • Neighborhood outreach events
• Conduct presentations and informational sessions for youth, families, schools, and community organizations
• Maintain records of outreach activities, referrals, and community engagement efforts
• Track participation trends and prepare reports demonstrating outreach outcomes
• Collect feedback from youth, families, and community partners to improve outreach strategies
• Assist with program evaluation by documenting community needs and identifying gaps in services

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the Program Coordinator and Lead staff within the Community Initiatives Department with case management duties
• Represent CSET at community meetings, including but not limited to other CalVIP-related committees
• Participate in community service projects for the purpose of engaging families, including but not limited to Make a Difference Day and other service-learning projects
• Create monthly informational reports for the Department Director
• Compile and maintain program tracking and reports, which demonstrate outcomes of the CalVIP program

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey how CalVIP services are provided by CSET
• Knowledge of youth and family support service needs in the community
• Skill in short-range organizational planning
• Ability to report on milestones effectively and present recommendations as needed
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for outreach events and community engagement activities
• Ability to travel throughout the community to conduct outreach and attend events
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with at-risk youth and underserved families
• Experience tracking program data, preparing outcome reports, or documenting service delivery
• Experience with community engagement, outreach campaigns, or recreation programs
• Experience planning or supporting community events, workshops, or informational sessions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

California Driver's License and proof of auto insurance required.

WORK CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position involves a combination of a standard office environment and regular fieldwork in the community, including schools, community centers, outreach sites, and outdoor locations, which may result in exposure to varying weather conditions.

• Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for long periods
• Must have the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens)
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach
• Must be able to exert physical effort in light to moderate work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to read, understand, and explain various forms of written material

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $21.36 – $22.11 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with California and federal law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CSET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CSET complies with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities upon request.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job and responsibility of this position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

It is our company policy to conduct fingerprint testing with each employee upon hire if they are assigned to work with our agency.  Fingerprint status is a condition to employment with C-SET. Information obtained is kept confidential.  Fingerprinting is obtained prior to job assignment and does not constitute an offer of employment.