Choose Gang Free Program Manager

$69,805.00 - $104,708.00 DOE*

*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Choose Gang Free Program (CGF), gang prevention and intervention, through the Salt Lake Area Gang Project (SLAGP).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Administration, or other closely related field and four (4) years of experience working within the criminal justice system dealing with gang involved youth or youth at risk of being involved in gang activity OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required Sheriff’s Office pre-employment background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals and discipline.
• Participates in the hiring process for new staff in coordination with Human Resources and with the approval of SLAGP Director.
• Maintains training records for staff to ensure all program related training is up to date.
• Conducts outreach to ensure enrollment requirements are met for the CGF program or other programs as necessary.
• Manages, assigns, and tracks all incoming referrals.
• Leads and organizes the CGF Intervention Team and team meetings.
• Develops and manages program implementation to ensure that youth and families progress appropriately through phases of the CGF Model.
• Coordinates and participates in program evaluation to measure outcomes and progress.
• Conducts and ensures that staff follow Cognitive Behavioral Practices as required by the program.
• Ensures that grant records and files are appropriately set up and maintained.
• Collects, analyzes, interpretates, prepares, and communicates data, with an ability to utilize data in order to evaluate programs and the community's needs.
• Develops new program ideas and builds grantor relationships as necessary to increase funding for CGF gang prevention and intervention programs.
• Researches, writes and submits grant applications related to gang prevention and intervention activities as requested.
• Represents CGF in all community meetings.
• Provides Gang awareness and prevention training throughout the County.
• Identifies local schools that would benefit from participation in CGF programs and maintains regular interaction and consultation with school leadership.
• Provides “Train the Trainer” education to schools and programs in the Choose Gang Free 12-week classroom curriculum and provide booster training and support for schools and agencies implementing the CGF curriculum.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:
• Public program planning, development, budgeting, and management
• Needs assessment and outcome measurement
• Grant development and administration
• Federal, State, and local funding sources
• Principles and practices of effective supervision
• Community resources and their related services
• Principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations
• Meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and consensus building
• Supervision, management, and development or personnel
• Public relations and outreach

Skills and Abilities to:
• Address the public and professional groups
• Analyze administrative, personnel, and organizational problems and identify appropriate solutions
• Analyze and evaluate data
• Set priorities and work independently
• Work effectively with diverse populations
• Train and effectively manage staff
• Perform outreach services
• Prepare and maintain complex reports and records
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Interact effectively with individuals of various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Use personal computers and related software applications

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work duties are usually performed in a typical office environment. May require travel to locations throughout the County.