Community Services Supervisor; Overstrength Prop 64 Grant Manager; PRNS

Over strength Community Services Supervisor

The City of San José's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park& Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public's trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

The Grantmaking for Community Impact (GCI) Team within the Community Services Division (CSD) strategically invests public resources to improve the health, safety, and well-being of San José residents. The team manages the full lifecycle of competitive grant programs—from program design and funding strategy to procurement, contract management, performance monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement. The GCI Team oversees millions of dollars in annual grant funding that supports nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, schools, and community partners delivering services in youth violence prevention and intervention, neighborhood revitalization, older adult wellness, and other community priorities.

The team ensures that public investments are transparent, equitable, data-informed, and aligned with City Council priorities and community needs.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) is currently recruiting for one Over strength Community Services Supervisor within the Grantmaking for Community Impact Team. PRNS was awarded $3,959,448 through the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program, administered by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The grant term is July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2031. Proposition 64 grant funding will support implementation of the Accountability.

Resilience. Connection. (ARC) Program, a youth development, prevention, and intervention initiative designed to support middle school and early high school youth who may be vulnerable to cannabis use, violence, chronic absenteeism, school disengagement, suspensions, and juvenile justice involvement.

Salary ranges for the Community Services Supervisor classification is:

$ - $

All salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

This is a temporary (Over strength) position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2027, subject to further extension as appropriate. If this position is not extended through the budget process, the City may seek to place you in other internal job opportunities based on your previous work experience.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support fiscal and administrative grant management with the State of California for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant, including review of invoices, expenditure documentation, budget tracking, reimbursement materials, monitoring documentation, audit preparation, and grant closeout activities.
• Oversee implementation of the Accountability. Resilience. Connection. Grant Program across participating middle schools and feeder high schools;
• Serve as the primary Department lead for site-based operations, school coordination, and program model fidelity;
• Coordinate the Request for Proposals process and support contract development with selected nonprofit service providers;
• Monitor nonprofit provider performance, deliverables, staffing, invoices, service levels, participant data, and compliance requirements;
• Coordinate with school partners on referrals, attendance interventions, alternatives to suspension, student engagement, and transition planning;
• Support implementation of Botvin Life Skills Training and related pre/post assessment requirements;
• Review participant service data, individualized service plans, mentoring contacts, family…