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Job Description: Program Specialist

JOB TITLE

Program Specialist

PROGRAM

PuroPREP PLUS

REPORTS TO

Program Manager

SALARY

$21.00

LOCATION

Houston, TX Hybrid

JOB TYPE

Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Part-Time

General Description

The PuroPREP PLUS program equips youth with the relational knowledge, skills, and tools to help them successfully transition to adulthood by implementing interventions that result in positive effects such as socio-emotional skills, prevention of risky behaviors, development of healthy relationships, among others. These services are offered in Harris County, Texas in partnership with community faith-based organizations.

About You

You are a Self-starter with a passion for community and serving others. Should be a strategic thinker that has an organization-wide perspective on the work they are responsible for and how that contributes to program goals. Have the ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in event planning, program implementation, coordinating activities, evaluating data, and possessing strong managerial and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in business/statistic related field.
3 years of experience working and moderating youth programs, and projects with different community and/or faith-based organizations.
Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Working Independently.
Project Management, Youth Mentor, Public Relationships, Administration.
Community Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Lifelong Learning.
Advance knowledge of MS Office, Bilingual (English and Spanish) and different social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in youth development programing
Bachelor’s degree in organizational management/business administration/public administration and or a minimum of 4 years' experience of position responsibilities and qualifications stated above preferred.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assist PuroPREP PLUS Management team staff.
Coordinate local team meetings.
Cross-trained in the evidence-based curriculum Within My Reach
Recognize and solve potential problems and evaluate project/program effectiveness.
Managing and monitoring evaluation process and compliance for all partner forms
1. Administer pre/post-surveys for all program participants.
2. Assist with program site visits as needed.
3. Troubleshoot and deliver additional policy and procedure training when necessary.
Intake Process
1. Collect applications, youth assent, parent consent form.
2. Review for compliance, accuracy, and troubleshoot when necessary.
3. Ensure compliance for partner invoices and class forms.
4. Scan and mail partner invoices & class forms to program manager.
Program Tracking
1. Team Report: Track the number of participants in completion.
2. Partner Calendar/Class Schedule Database: collect class schedules and maintain US team updated on ongoing classes.
3. Support reporting to ACF.
4. Ensure and monitor the completion of partner goals.
5. Deliver supplies and materials to implementation sites (ability to carry up to 30 lbs.)
6. Conduct regular inventory of supplies/organize and maintain storage facility.
7. Assist with community outreach and collaborations with faith-based organizations, community organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY CULTURE	Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
BENEFITS	Remote work for eligible positions. Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family). Vision is covered 100% (individual or family). 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS	Meaningful employee engagement programs. Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.
OTHER	Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $21

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