Job Description

Position Summary

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Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff and agencies responsible for providing a variety of community and social services including contract administration and/or grant development, public education or intervention programs; establish schedules and methods for providing program services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and contractual obligations, and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.



Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or social services;

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Three (3) years of experience in any of the following areas: community, social or human services program planning or contract compliance;

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To include

one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

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Principles of Behavioral Health prevention, intervention and treatment. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections Operations, services and activities of assigned community, social or human services program Principles and practices of social services Principles and practices of social services and the Older Americans Act Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Modern and complex principles and practices of grant administration Basic principles of contract administration Principles of gang prevention. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations Affordable Housing Development Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff

Preferred Skills & Abilities

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Oversee a wide variety of community and social service programs Oversee a wide variety of community, social service programs and affordable housing development Assist in the administration and negotiation of complex contracts and grants Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public Provide job training programs to City businesses Develop gang prevention programs and attract youth participation Interpret and explain City policies and procedures, and other pertinent State, Federal and funding regulations. Interpret and explain City, State and Federal policies and procedures pertaining to Senior Programs Prepare clear and concise reports Design, raise funds and implement programs for the City's youth Communicate clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Work odd hours upon request. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff * Work with advisory committees in developing program plans