Summer Youth Program Community Services Specialist (Area Supervisors) Temporary

Salary: $43,383.60 - $65,075.40 Annually
Location : TX 78227, TX
Job Type: 4C Temp
Job Number: 2024-00606
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in the implementation, coordination, and continuous review of various community service programs. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors. May exercise functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.
The Parks and Recreation Department offers the Summer Youth Program at designated community centers and select school sites in partnership with local area school districts. The Summer Youth Program is offered for youth ages 6 - 12 at school sites and 6 - 14 at community centers.
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This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Work Location5800 Historic Old Highway 90. Travel to various Parks & Recreation facilities will be required.
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday. Shifts will vary and are subject to change to accommodate special events, evening coverage, rotating weekends, and holiday shiftwork, as dictated by business needs.
Essential Job Functions

• Acts as liaison between local agencies concerned with the functions and operations of the program.
• Interprets program guidelines, and other policies and procedures for operating agencies.
• May conduct periodic visits to outside agencies and department programs and prepares reports of observations on the quality of services and program management.
• Receives, reviews, coordinates, and replies to correspondence submitted by operating agencies.
• Participates with agencies and department programs in recognizing operational problems; assists in making required adjustments; and promotes program innovation.
• May assign, evaluate and monitor completion of tasks.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in social service or related experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in programming development for Summer Youth Programs/Summer Camps.
• Experience in interviewing, hiring and training staff.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of age appropriate activities for children ages 6 - 14.

Applicant Information:

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of community service programs.
• Knowledge of social work and management practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of the community and its needs.
• Ability to make initial determination of services needed by clients and make proper referrals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assign and schedule subordinate staff.
• Ability to train and counsel subordinate staff.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School (No GED)
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in social service or related experience?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

07
How many years in programming development for Summer Youth Programs or Summer Camps?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

08
How many years of experience do you have working in a recreation position?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

09
Please select which of the following duties and responsibilities you have AT LEAST Two (2) years of professional experience with

• Training Staff
• Recruiting New Employees
• Hiring New Staff
• Summer Youth Programs
• Preparing Reports
• Making Presentations
• Utilizing a Computer for Work
• None of the Above

10
Select the following age group(s) which you have worked with to implement programs and classes:

• 4 -5 year olds
• 6 - 9 year olds
• 10 - 14 year olds
• 14 - 17 year olds
• Adults (18 - 49year olds)
• Seniors (50 years and over)
• I have not worked with any of these age groups

11
Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with and can use with no assistance

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

12
What best describes your work experience in social service?

• 2 or more years of full time experience
• 4 or more years of year-round part time experience
• A combination of full time and part time experience that adds up to the equivalent of 1 or more years of full time experience
• None of the above

13
I understand this position requires me to have reliable transportation to travel to various facilities.

• I agree and have reliable transportation.
• No, I do not have reliable transportation.

14
Please describe a time where you had to deal with a difficult customer and how you handled the situation. What skills and techniques did you use? What was the final outcome? If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
15
Please provide an example of a Summer Youth Program or Summer Camp activity that you created and implemented. What were the ages of the participants? How did you make it a success? If you do not have any, respond "n/a"
16
I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

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