COORDINATOR
OF COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS 2738
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An
employee in this class provides consultations, technical assistance, and
training to program providers in the identification, development, maintenance,
and evaluation of community based programs in a County department. The incumbent will be responsible for
prioritizing program needs, negotiating with community groups regarding budget
allocation of funds for programs, and monitoring and collecting data to ensure
programmatic and fiscal accountability. Work
entails coordinating with various community based programs aimed at providing a
variety of services to the public, including health, educational, recreational
and social programs within the County. Responsibility
is included for recruiting and screening new community partners and attending
community events and meetings to sustain and build the program’s community
relationships. Duties are performed
under the direction of an administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES
Negotiates and formulates community
agreements;
Researches all materials and
literature related to community based programs;
Disseminates all appropriate
information on applicable programs to departments and agencies of a
jurisdiction;
Monitors proposed legislation,
budgets and regulations affecting programs;
Provides input into policy
initiatives and policy interpretation;
Analyzes the impact of the program
on the operations of a jurisdiction;
Establishes and maintains liaison
with legislative offices and federal and state agencies to represent the
interests of a program and promote the programs;
Reviews all requested program
applications to avoid duplication by different groups and to assess the
budgetary impact of revenues to be received;
Prepares periodic progress reports
on those programs in operation at the local level which are being funded by
county agencies;
Collaborates with other
jurisdictions to promote programs beneficial to local government.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good
knowledge of the principles and practices of community relations; good knowledge of the programs, activities and services
offered by public and private agencies and community groups; ability to establish effective working relationships with
government agencies, private organizations, community representatives and
individuals; ability to collect and analyze data and information; ability to
explain and interpret policies, procedures and regulations; ability to express
oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a New York State or
regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and four
(4) years of experience in business administration, public administration, or a
related field, two (2) years of which must have involved the responsibility of
working with community groups.
NOTE: Additional relevant education beyond a Bachelor’s
Degree from a
R01/25/08
Competitive