What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist, TOP (Teen Outreach Program) & TCP (Teen Connection Project) position at Wyman?
Description
POSITION TITLE : Teen Outreach Program (TOP) and Teen Connection Project (TCP) Specialist
REPORTS TO : Teen Outreach Program and Teen Connection Project Director
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY :
The TOP and TCP Specialist is a member of the Wyman TOP and TCP local program team and is responsible for effective implementation of TOP and TCP programming in the University City and Ferguson Florissant School Districts.
The TOP and TCP Specialist implements the programs to participants; implements the program with fidelity, consistent with the logic model and training; supports effective integration of the programs to the partner sites; is responsible for maintaining costs within the approved budget(s); and supports data collection, evaluation and continual quality improvement of the program.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :
Essential Functions
- Delivery of programs in accordance with Wyman's mission, vision, core values, theory of change, and logic model.
- Implements high-quality, fidelity TOP and TCP programming, including program planning, implementation and documentation. Supports enrollment targets based on MOUs with partner sites.
- Facilitates TOP Clubs and TCP Groups each week in-school at partner sites.
- Supports on-going communication, planning and continuous quality improvement sessions with partner site.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with community service learning sites to support TOP activities.
- Utilizes Apricot database and program trackers for all program data, including continuous documentation of services. Uses Apricot to actively monitor key organizational benchmarks and ensure implementation of program evaluation and continual quality improvement activities.
- Facilitates all programming within established budget parameters; and oversees care, management, and security of Wyman resources and supplies.
- Assist in the collection and reporting of needed performance and grant data.
- Supports Wyman Leaders programming during summer when TOP and TCP is not facilitated.
- Support other Wyman local program delivery as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all standards and procedures required for TOP and TCP, including Council on Accreditation.
- Engage in professional development to maximize Wyman's ability to enhance programs to meet changing needs and align with best practice by supporting ongoing programmatic development.
- Promote Wyman's mission through brand messages, content development, attendance at meetings and conferences and other available channels as outlined in an annual plan.
Skills and Abilities :
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
Education Requirements
Education Level Field of Study Preference Bachelor's Degree Education, social work, psychology, or related field requiredRequired; equivalent work experience will be considered. Master's DegreeEducation, social work, psychology, or related field requiredPreferred
Experience Requirements
Job Experience : 1 year of youth development experience required. Comparable experience may be considered.
Required
Preferred
Supervisory Experience
Required
Preferred
No Experience
No Experience
3 months to 1 year
3 months to 1 yr
2 to 4 years
2 to 4 yrs
5 to 10 years
5 to 10 yrs
11 year or more
11 yrs or more
Additional Requirements
Category Details Preference Training Provided Licensure / CertificationAbility to become certified as a TOP and TCP facilitatorRequiredYes Driver's License PreferredNo Class E Driver's License PreferredYes
Physical / Visual Activities or Demands
0-25%
26-75%
76-100%
Lift / Carry
35 Avg. Lbs.
Push / Pull
35 Avg. Lbs.
Climb
Walk / Move About
Visually / Audibly Supervise Youth and / or Clients
Visually / Audibly Supervise Staff
Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions : Works within the offices, grounds and buildings at Wyman partner sites in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. During the summer, works at Wyman's headquarters in Eureka, MO, including the camp. Additional work locations include partner sites, program sites, and other locations in the community.
Equipment Used : General office equipment including a computer, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
