Youth Service Specialist at City of Greeley in Greeley, CO

Full Salary Ranges: $15.16- $21.75 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $15.16- $18.46 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

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Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The Youth Service Specialist supports the development, implementation, and coordination of programs and services designed to meet the social, educational, recreational, and emotional needs of youth and their families. This position works directly with young people to provide mentoring, life skills education, health, academic achievement, leadership and youth development promote well-being.

Work Location: This position will be based across three (3) designated locations, and requires the ability to work at each site:

• Rodarte Community Center - 920 A Street, Greeley, CO 80631
• Anna Gimmestad - 1710 31st Street Road, Greeley, CO 80631
• Family FunPlex - 1501 65th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One to two (1-2) years of experience working with youth in programming or mentorship programs.
• CPR/AED First Aid certified or able to complete within 30 days.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, education, youth development, or related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Engaged and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to give back to future generations in our community.
• You must have a positive attitude and be able to work with a wide range of participants, ages 5-15.
• Passionate about giving back to their community.
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of participants and ages.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and a self-starter.
• Ability to work mornings and evenings.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.

Travel:

• Category A-Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes various technology platforms in Microsoft and Brightwheel.
• Handles stressful situations.
• Ensures the safety of all team members and guests at the facility.
• Supervises, guides, and assists participants during art/crafts, recreational activities, and other activities.
• Assists Youth Service Specialist Leads in implementing programs.
• Executes instructional plans using accepted teaching methods, coaching methods, and individual instruction.
• Effectively communicates with participants, parents/guardians, and public effectively and appropriately.
• Sets up and takes down necessary equipment prior to and after programs, which includes cleaning and organizing.
• Assists in the organization and administration of special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Work performed in youth centers, recreation facilities, schools, parks, and field environments.
• Regular evening and weekend work may be required.
• May involve lifting, walking, or standing for extended periods and occasional travel between program sites.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to be outside and active for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley 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.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.