Position Title: Program Specialist - Temp position with CABQ
Requisition ID Requisition ID: 1842
Location: Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, US
Job Class: Professional
Post Date: Yesterday
Description:
ATA Services is seeking to hire an experienced Program Specialist to work on a temporary assignment with the City of Albuquerque - Language Access at APD.
$18.76 per hour with weekly pay
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Downtown ABQ
Pre employment requirement: Must pass criminal background check and drug test.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing a variety of community and social services including contract administration or grant development, public education or intervention programs; establish schedules and methods for providing program services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing a variety of community and social services including contract administration or grant development, public education, affordable housing development, individual development, mentoring services or intervention/prevention programs.
Establish schedules and methods for providing program services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
Participate in the performance of the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including contract administration and negotiation.
Participate in the coordination of the development of contracts and agreements between social service providers and the assigned section of responsibility; participate in the development of contracts in accordance with the enforce adherence to City, State and Federal requirements.
Participate in the design and development of mentoring or intervention/prevention programs.
Enhance collaboration and coordination among community groups and organizations.
Participate in the design and development activities that provide for city-funded behavioral health and social services including substance abuse, mental health, gang prevention, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Participate and provide input in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
Participate in the selection of assigned program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
May be required to participate in responding to requests for information and documentation necessary for the obtainment of grants and other monetary funding of department programs.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community and social service programs.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, social services or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in any of the following areas: community, social or human service program planning, contract compliance or related experience to include one (1) year direct supervisory or technical lead experience in an administrative capacity.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
Candidates who are bilingual and/or have lived experience with language, communication, or cultural barriers to apply.
Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections
Operations, services and activities of assigned community, social or human services program
Principles and practices of social services
Principles and practices of social services and the Older Americans Act
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Modern and complex principles and practices of grant administration
Basic principles of contract administration
Principles of gang prevention.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Affordable Housing Development
Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Oversee a wide variety of community and social service programs
Oversee a wide variety of community, social service programs and affordable housing development
Assist in the administration and negotiation of complex contracts and grants
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Provide job training programs to City businesses
Develop gang prevention programs and attract youth participation
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
Interpret and explain City, State and Federal policies and procedures pertaining to Senior Programs
Prepare clear and concise reports
Design, raise funds and implement programs for the City's youth
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Work odd hours upon request.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Work with advisory committees in developing program plans
ATA Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
