City of San Antonio

Temporary Community Services Specialist (Summer Youth Program Area Supervisors)

San Antonio, TX (On-site)

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. This position is a temporary, "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 Location 5800 Enrique M. Barrera. Travel to various Parks & Recreations 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 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. 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. 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. 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: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp 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 Human Resources Department 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 (SARTW) 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 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? None 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? No 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? None 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 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 11 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 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 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". 15 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". 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 17 I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended. I acknowledge. Required Question