Coordinator - Youth Assessment Center

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• Oversight, supervision, and overall coordination of RPCs Youth Assessment Center (YAC) whose goal is to divert youth from juvenile justice system involvement. Work with the Community Services Assistant Director to design and implement high quality programming based on research responsive to the needs of youth and families in Champaign County.
• Provide oversight and overall coordination of contracts and grants in compliance with all relevant State, Federal, and local provisions; participate in selection, interview, hiring, and orientation of new employees; build and maintain collaborative partnerships with Champaign County Court Services staff, law enforcement, community agencies, schools, funders, referral sources, agency‑procured contractors, etc.
• Administration of program activities, including assigning tasks, monitoring direct client‑centered services provided by social services staff, and managing and maintaining confidential client and program data.
• Bachelor’s degree in human or social services or related field, and a minimum of three years of direct client service experience (or a combination of education and experience) required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong background in customer services and human services.
• Skills in supervision, assessment, training, and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of domestic violence influence, factors, and treatment options.
• Knowledge of systems of care, motivational interviewing, restorative justice, and trauma‑informed care principles.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license, safe and reliable vehicle, and ability to visit sites throughout Champaign County, including transporting clients on occasion.
• Ability to attend community meetings, interpret information presented and shared among participants, provide program information at community meetings, deliver formal program presentations, and collect and share relevant meeting information with the team; develop and implement processes for program service delivery.
• Ability to learn and use web‑based systems.
• Ability to prioritize and handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Effective management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to forge positive relationships with clients, co‑workers, colleagues, community members, stakeholders and funders, and to provide supervision to subordinate staff.
• Highly proficient data entry and computer skills; ability to use and manage computer files, use databases, create spreadsheets, and prepare presentations.
• Aptitude to become proficient with proprietary database operations and demonstrate functional proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent listening, presentation, and public speaking skills; ability to share information effectively.
• Strong writing skills to compose documents, reports and correspondence.
• Proficient in English (spelling, punctuation, grammar).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate program needs, including periodic early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Preference for individuals knowledgeable of resources, services, and activities for youth and families at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system in Champaign County.

Location:

Champaign, IL

Salary: $61,000.00 – $82,000.00 (5 days ago)

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