Under general supervision, promotes community awareness and offers technical assistance for the Local Management Board programs through marketing, events and community outreach. An employee in this class develops, coordinates and promotes children, youth and family programs which integrate program needs with organizations and their employees; develops public/private partnerships; develops strategies to address the changing Federal and State fiscal partnerships; prepares and implements grants; and oversees, in a leadership capacity, the daily activities of the Local Management Board. Contacts with others are extensive, critical, important, and include businesses, various County and State Officials, the general public and the press to promote awareness of various services, programs and opportunities. This staff person will also provide permanent staff support to the Local Care Team to ensure youth with intensive needs receive comprehensive support services. This staff person will ensure a coordinated system for case referral to the Team to include tracking referrals and services, maintaining a comprehensive resource database, collecting and reporting data and ensuring follow up services. The Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating a coordinated approach to services and ensure parent involvement in Local Care Team meetings. This position is supervised by the Office of Children, Youth, and Families Project Manager of Housing and Community Services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of community providers of youth and children's services including DSS, HCPS, Governor's Office on Children, the Health Department, other government agencies and private providers. Experience in program and grant management, grant writing, nonprofit administration, Board administration, public relations, and event planning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to prepare grant and fiscal reports; to develop annual work plans including deliverable goals and outcomes; to deal effectively with staff members, volunteers, service providers and community groups; and to manage multiple projects. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate groups; Ability to resolve issues with tact and professionalism. Good marketing and customer service skills. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, sit or stand, depending upon work assignment; to drive a County vehicle while carrying out some assignments.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in social work, business, psychology, public administration, communications, public relations, education, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years' experience in coordinating a group within a civic, fraternal, professional, public health, recreational, religious, social service, or similar organization; program management, and grant writing.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.
SAFETY:
Must comply with Harford County Safety Manual.