Program Specialist - Community Development

Position Summary

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff and agencies responsible for providing a variety of community and social services including contract administration and/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 contractual obligations, and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. 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.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing program services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. 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.
4. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
5. Participate in the performance of the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including contract administration and negotiation and ongoing contract oversight
6. 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, and enforce adherence to, City, State and Federal requirements. Provide ongoing contract oversight as applicable.
7. Participate in the design and development of mentoring or intervention/prevention programs.
8. Enhance collaboration and coordination among community groups and organizations.
9. 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.
10. Participate and provide input in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
11. Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
12. Participate in the selection of assigned program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
13. 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community and social service programs.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or social services; and Three (3) years of experience in any of the following areas: community, social or human services program planning or contract compliance; and To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens. Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicle or equipment.