Program Specialist

Description

Position Description:

The Program Specialist supports New Futures, the Education Center, Case Management, Family Resource Center and Parent Child Plus programming through data collection, analysis, and reporting to support family and student outcomes. The Program Specialist will also support the development internal systems to improve communication and shared successes.

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Administration

• Support staff, programming and communication through data collection and entry
• Provide data analysis for reporting and grant writing
• Support Program Director with preparing grant reports, stakeholder presentations and both internal and external data sharing
• Establish and follow schedules and processes for regular collection and exchange of data and information regarding program families and students
• Ensure that data and evaluation outcomes are regularly shared with stakeholders and accessible to diverse audiences
• Ensure that the programs meet goals and are aligned with Southwest Youth and Family Services' mission and philosophy
• Able to work at multiple sites and travel between them during the workday
• Understand and support the data collection, analysis, and reporting processes of all SWYFS programs within the AWARDS database

Leadership and Partnership Development

• Establish positive relationships with relevant Highline and Seattle Public Schools staff at the district office and schools (counselors, teachers, principals, community liaisons, data and evaluation staff, etc.) and communicate regularly about participants' strengths and needs.
• Participate in Southwest Youth and Family Services meetings and organizational initiatives
• Effectively communicate (written and orally) with staff and community partners
• Support all site activities and events through participation and attendance

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• BA Degree in Education, Social Work or related field OR equivalent training and experience. May accept associate degree with 3 years' experience in data management

Experience

• Two years of successful experience working within diverse communities and/or school systems
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and program evaluation practices as well as understanding database systems like AWARDS or similar Electronic Health Records systems
• Experience with HIPAA/FERPA protected data compliance procedures

Other Requirements

• Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities in a culturally relevant way
• Experience working in a multicultural setting, with proven ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse economic, educational and cultural backgrounds, including children, students, parents and other community members
• Proven effective organizational skills, written and verbal communication, record keeping and report writing skills
• Knowledge of educational systems and resources, direct service providers and community resources in the Seattle area
• Fluent in Spanish, Somali or Amharic preferred
• Valid Washington driver's license and proof of auto insurance; access to reliable transportation required
• Permit and pass a criminal and professional background check

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary : $25 - $30