Salary : $77,617.78 – $115,681.45 Annually
Location : Toledo, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-00000
Department: Mayor’s Office
Division: Office of the Mayor
Opening Date: 06/13/2023
Closing Date: 6/26/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Save Our Communities (SOC) draws on evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention (CVIP) strategies that aim to reduce and prevent shootings and other serious community violence through the use of public health strategies. Focused on communities, individuals, and networks experiencing or engaging in violence, the Commissioner is responsible for overall management of the Save Our Communities program and team. This role facilitates implementation of evidence-based community violence intervention and prevention strategies. The Commissioner is also responsible for building relationships with appropriate school-community partners, businesses, residents, parents, and other parties to educate community stakeholders about the program, collaborate, and assist in community mobilization efforts to help facilitate safe, healthy, and hopeful school-communities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborates with school staff to prioritize training needs based on needs assessment and data.
- Coordinate training in Trauma Informed Care, resilience, motivational interviewing, positive youth development, and other trainings as needed to support school-community.
- Directly manage and coordinate
- Regular weekly (i.e., same day, same time) staff meetings
- Regularly weekly supervision with Outreach Specialists
- Participate in administrative/management meetings for the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement and Safety, and act as a communication liaison for the other staff members regarding the proceedings of these administrative meetings.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Communication methods and procedures.
- MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Intimate knowledge of the area (It is preferred that the applicant be from the community they are applying for.)
Skill in:
- Management and oversight of staff across several locations
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Oral communications skills
- Writing skills
- Attention to detail skills.
- Time management with a demonstrated ability to multitask.
- Prioritize duties and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to:
- Oral Comprehension– The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Deductive Reasoning– The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Converse with high-risk populations, school staff, gang members, law enforcement personnel, public officials, partners, and other stakeholders in various settings.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience (4 years of related work experience), in a Human Behavioral Science such as Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or closely related areas.
- Three (3) years successful management experience providing oversight for community health workers, outreach specialists, youth programs, etc., including developing, monitoring, and updating individual case plans.
- Experience working with children exposed to trauma.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Committed to working toward positive community change.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Reside within the target area preferred.
- Experience, training, or certifications in case management, as a Community Health Worker, in Trauma Informed Care, resiliency, Positive Youth Development, Restorative Practices, or other relevant youth and mental wellbeing-oriented certifications.
- Experience working with high-risk youth and gang members.
- Commitment to work from a strength based, trauma informed youth and family development perspective.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will be primarily sedentary but will stand, walk, and sit as needed. The position will frequently require the employee to drive a personal vehicle. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will primarily work indoors. At times, this position will require extended work hours.
If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.
Class Code: Commissioner-Administrative Services (7335)
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.
Health Insurance
The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.
Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Group Life Insurance
City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan
The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp
401(k)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?
- Yes
- No
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If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Some College
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- None of the above
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If you have an Associate’s Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?
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How many years experience do you have in program management experience (e.g. supervising staff, monitoring budgets, documenting activities and outcomes, meeting program goals, etc.)?
- Four (4) or more years of experience
- Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience
- Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience
- One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience
- Less than One (1) year experience
- No experience
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Do you have experience servicing, hiring and/or supervising formerly incarcerated individuals?
- Yes
- No
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Describe your experience servicing, hiring and/or supervising formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Do you possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
- Project Management Professional
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- None of the Above
Required Question