Community Development Liaison

Description

Summary:

Contingent upon the availability of funding, under direction of the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Service Program Manager, the Community Liaison will coordinate, support and implement the mission and vision of the Luna County Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services (LCJJCS) Board, its programs, relationship with other agencies and its standing in the local community. The employee takes direction and supervision of the JJCS Program Manager;

however, employment will be executed, and may be modified or terminated, by Luna County and/or the JJCS Board.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

A community liaison is responsible for managing the communication between local institutions and community citizens. Community liaisons often coordinate with the community and youth being served to talk about their needs and concerns.

• Recruit and manage informal and formal referrals for community service and provide youth community service opportunities.
• Develop and maintain new contacts and/or partnerships in the community.
• Build relationships with the customers in the community and update information that is necessary.
• Work with other community agencies to develop partnerships for education of for the youth.
• Assist partners in developing positive home-school relationships with selected at-risk youth.
• Assists in developing youth engagement strategies.
• Act as a liaison to community-based services in order to remove barriers to learning and support academic achievement.
• Supports peer mentoring models.
• Identifies community resources to support at-risk youth.
• Provides strategies to increase youth and community involvement.
• Recruits and supports JJCS community teams that include youth.
• Performs tasks for day to day oversight of activities.
• Plans and directs efforts to involve at risk youth in community and school initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key providers of services and programs.
• Provides youth and families opportunities to learn additional skills to enhance students’ academic success and parent’s leadership and efficacy within the school and community.
• Provides reports to the JJCS Program Manager on a weekly basis on specific performance measures and related outcomes
• Provides statements regarding obstacles and progress made by the youth being served.

Minimum Qualifications Standards:

Employment Eligibility

• Not have been convicted of a felony or any domestic violence conviction or other crime involving moral turpitude;
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Education, Certification and Experience
• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
• An Associate’s Degree in social work, education, or related field is preferred.
• Must have general knowledge and experience working with children, youth and families
• Must be able to pass a background check, CYFD clearance check and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• At least three years of experience working with local community youth, organizations, resources and community development and experience with at-risk youth or high at risk need youth and families is preferred.

This position is not eligible for benefits.