Youth Team Leader

Reports To:        Director of Program Innovation and
Transformation

Salary:              $45,734
- $47,622 (based on experience)

Schedule subject to change with some early morning,
evening, and weekend work as assigned by the supervisor.

SUMMARY

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program serves
more than 7,000 individuals or 10,000 households annually through its 23+
programs and services.  The Team Leader
will create innovative before and after school programming for youth. Duties
include coordinating weekly programming that aligns with the agency’s
curriculum provided by its various funding sources.  The Youth Team Leader must be
detail-oriented, organized, and able to generate reports from multiple client
databases to analyze and report data deficiencies recorded/not recorded by
agency staff.

• Document
  daily activities and attendance using HRCAP Client Management System - EmpowOR, following:
  client intakes, pre-assessment PKBS-2, Drug Abuse Screening Test, DASTT19,
  self-sufficiency assessment at entry into program, for ongoing periodic
  evaluation, and at exit of program.
  
•  Facilitate weekly youth workshops held at
  various middle and high schools and other satellite offices.
  
•  Conduct
  monthly meetings with parents to HRCAP ensure wrap-around services are utilized
  activities.
  
•  Serve as
  a liaison to the HRCAP Project Discovery Advisory Committee and other agency
  coalitions.
  
•  Create
  and maintain community partnerships.
  
•  Participates
  in outreach/workshop/consultation services in the community.
  
•  Complete
  intakes, determine eligibility, and maintain files on all enrolled youth.
  
•  Maintains
  current listing community resources.
  
•  Operates
  a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
  
•  Performs
  general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering
  data into computer, typing documents, making copies,   sending/receiving faxes,
  filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
  
•   Provides
  assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
  
•   Performs
  other related duties as required.
  

SKILLS REQUIRED include the following.  Other skills within the scope of this
position may be assigned. 

• Helps
  establish performance measures and monitors outputs and outcomes.
  
• Comprehensive
  understanding of data systems, including tracking, reporting, monitoring,
  customer satisfaction, and evaluation.
  
• Ability
  to work independently, take initiative and be an effective team member.
  
•  High-level
  communication and interpersonal skills a must.
  
•  Exceptional
  time management skills with ability to multitask; ability to work well under
  pressure, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Youth
Counselors and other assigned positions/contractors.

SAFETY
RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to
complying with the guidelines for all associates:

Comply with all
Federal, State and Local regulatory standards and procedures.

Ensure that all
associates are trained in HRCAP’s Safety Policies, Rules and Regulations;
trained for the jobs they will be performing; trained for the equipment they
will be using; and understand the potential safety hazards in their work area.

Ensure that
applicable personal protective equipment is available, in proper operating
condition, and used for each job performed.

Ensure that
equipment is in safe operating condition and that all safe guards are in place.

Constantly monitor
the work area, conduct periodic safety inspections of your area and take
immediate corrective action when work areas and/or practices are deemed to be
unsafe or deficiencies are found.

Conduct
accident/incident/near miss investigations in a prompt and thorough manner and
initiate procedures to prevent reoccurrence. 

Immediately report
accidents/incidents/near misses to Human Resources and the department director.

Be accountable for
all staff who are out on lost time accidents and actively initiate light duty
return to work as soon as possible.

Be accountable for
the failure of all staff who fail to follow safety rules and regulations, and
acceptable work practices.

Discipline
those who disregard safe work practices and procedures. 

This associate may
have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar
with the HRCAP’s Privacy policy related to the handling of CI, and follow all
related procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high standard. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required.  Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Current
state driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance coverage, satisfactory
driving record and working vehicle required.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS

Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS
  preferred.
  
• Experience
  with program eligibility evaluation.
  
• Expertise
  in MS Office-Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  
• Must
  possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
  
• Criminal
  record check and fingerprints, negative Tuberculin Tine screening test or a
  valid chest X-ray within 10 working days of conditional offer, and driving
  record required for employment
  
• Adept
  at networking, building relationships, and community engagement
  
• Ability
  to work across the organization to deliver solutions that meet internal and
  external objectives
  
  
  

Benefits

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP)
offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the
first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include:

·         Paid Time Off:

o    10
days of annual leave per year (accrued bi-weekly) for the first five years

o    Sick
leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period

o    1
paid day off annually for your birthday

o    11
paid holidays, including major federal holidays

·         Health & Wellness:

o    Medical,
dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents

o    HRCAP
covers 75% of health insurance premiums

o    Coverage
begins the first of the month after hire

o    Pre-tax
premium deductions via Section 125 Plan

·         Retirement:

o    403(b)
retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of
service

Additional details are provided in
the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.