Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Program Specialist provides direct, non-therapeutic services for the Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) and works closely with other program staff and / or volunteers.

Essential Functions

• Completes specific program assignments, including but not limited to :

Deliver program presentations to students, parents, and teachers in school and community-based settings.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with varying abilities to perform the essential functions.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience : One year of experience in program area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations : N / A

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment, employee’s home, or in a school / camp setting.

Physical Demands

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The position may require standing for more than an hour at a time.

At times, staff must transport heavy portfolios and paperwork weighing as much as 50 pounds. The potential exists for highly stressful and emotionally-charged encounters with clients and / or family members.

Travel

Will require travel to schools, camps, other agencies / organizations. Programs are presented throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area, as well as, outlying areas, leading to substantial travel requirements that may exceed 50% of time. Must have access to private, reliable transportation.

Other

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.