Coordinator- Youth Assessment Center

Job Description

Job Description

The Coordinator - Youth Assessment Center will be responsible for the oversight, supervision, and overall coordination of RPC’s Youth Assessment Center (YAC) whose goal is to divert youth from juvenile justice system involvement. This position will work with the Community Services Assistant Director to design and implement high quality programming based on research that is responsive to the needs of youth and families in Champaign County. The position will provide oversight and overall coordination of contracts, and grants in compliance with all relevant State, Federal, and local provisions; participate in the selection, interview, hiring, and orientation process of new employees; building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with Champaign County Court Services staff, law enforcement, community agencies, schools, funders, referral sources, agency procured contractors, etc. The Coordinator – Youth Assessment Center is responsible for the administration of program activities, including assigning tasks, monitoring direct client centered services provided by social services staff, as well as management and upkeep of 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 in the field may be considered. 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 criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license, safe and reliable vehicle and the ability to visit sites throughout Champaign County as well as transport clients on occasion.
• Ability to attend community meetings and interpret information presented and shared amongst participants, provide program information at community meetings, provide formal program presentations, and collect and share relevant meeting information with team. Ability to develop and implement processes for program service delivery.
• Ability to learn the use of 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 and community members, stakeholders and funders, and to provide supervision to subordinate staff.

• Highly proficient data entry and computer skills and the 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 use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent listening skills, presentation, and public speaking skills and the 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 that are knowledgeable of resources, services, and activities for youth and families at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system in Champaign County

Schedule: Primarily 7.5 hours daily between 8am – 7pm, Monday – Friday. Occasional Saturdays. Requires flexibility to meet program needs.

Worksite: RPC Youth Assessment Center, 2011 Round Barn Rd., Champaign, IL 61821

Status: Full-Time/37.5 hours per week

Starting Wage: $26.48 - $33.10

Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, high quality programming and great work environment!

External Applicants Apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6069613.careers?CareersSearch&ein_id=1020…

Employee Benefits at: https://ccrpc.org/about_rpc/human_resources/benefits/index.php

Company DescriptionWho We Are

Champaign County Regional Planning Commission logoThe Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is an intergovernmental membership organization that provides a variety of programming in the areas of regional, environmental and transportation planning; economic, community, and workforce development; social services; early childhood education; and technical assistance in East Central Illinois. As a multi-faceted government agency, the Commission administers over 140 federal and state grants and contracts with an annual operating budget of $80 million and a staff of over 340 professionals housed in 20 locations serving over 30,000 clients annually.

In 2016, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission reached a 50-year milestone in promoting, planning, and facilitating improvements to the health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions, environment, and development within our region. We are proud of our many achievements over the past 50 years and look forward to continuing to devel

Company Description

Who We Are\r\n\r\nChampaign County Regional Planning Commission logoThe Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is an intergovernmental membership organization that provides a variety of programming in the areas of regional, environmental and transportation planning; economic, community, and workforce development; social services; early childhood education; and technical assistance in East Central Illinois. As a multi-faceted government agency, the Commission administers over 140 federal and state grants and contracts with an annual operating budget of $80 million and a staff of over 340 professionals housed in 20 locations serving over 30,000 clients annually.\r\n\r\nIn 2016, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission reached a 50-year milestone in promoting, planning, and facilitating improvements to the health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions, environment, and development within our region. We are proud of our many achievements over the past 50 years and look forward to continuing to devel