ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides direction and administrative program oversight for the Family Resource Center Alignment Initiative. Responsibilities include: regular ongoing communications with department representatives, grantees, contract monitoring, and provision of technical assistance and grantee support.
2. Prepares grantee contracts ensuring that all required documents and procedures are complete. Monitors expenditures related to the approved budgets, ensures reimbursement of authorized expenses, maintains supporting documentation of related contracts, and works with the Financial Administrator on year-end budget reconciliation.
3. Ensures that grant reports, data collection requirements, scopes of work and evaluations are complete and up-to-date.
4. Works with the Evaluation Program Officer and Evaluation Committee to support successful implementation of the FRC Alignment Evaluation Plan..
5. Plans and develops technical assistance, consultation and cross training systems for the grantees to build capacity, infrastructure and program enhancement, and strengthen the family resource center alignment initiative.
6. Understands and utilizes web-based data systems in monitoring contracts and supporting grantees.
7. Coordinates work with the San Francisco Family Support Network.
8. Conducts research, data analysis and prepares reports as assigned by the Executive Director and Sr. Program Officer. Remains abreast of current research, best practices, activities, and trends in the Family Support and School Readiness fields by reviewing professional publications, and attending related conferences, meetings and other events. .
9. Works with the staff of other city departments to implement alignment of family support center funding, including coordination of cross departmental financial arrangements, initiative planning meetings, technical assistance implementation and other activities.
10. Works collaboratively and participates in cross-disciplinary teams with Commission staff and other City departments. Participates in collaborative meetings among funders, San Francisco’s Family Support Network, non-profit organizations, Regional and State First 5 and other practitioners in the Family Support and School Readiness fields.
11. Other duties and projects may be assigned.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·        Experience implementing, monitoring and evaluating family support programs.

·        Work with diverse populations from various ethnic/cultural groups.

·        Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in order to present reports and recommendations to individuals, groups, and public entities.

·        Lead and gain consensus among diverse groups of individuals.

·        Knowledge of child welfare system requirements and practices

·        Establish goals and objectives; participate in strategic planning and outcome measurement.

·        Be innovative and flexible in managing operations and in problem solving.

·        Organize and facilitate training and other group interactions.

·        Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations as they relate to assigned area of responsibilities.

·        Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

·        Remain abreast of developments in the fields of family support, school readiness, program evaluation and monitoring.

·        Work harmoniously with agency personnel and First 5 SF partners.

EDUCATION:

Completion of a four year college or university with baccalaureate degree with major coursework in the human services field, public health, business or public administration; AND

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of professional experience in implementing community programs in a public or private non-profit agency; OR

SUBSTITUTION:

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

City and County of San Francisco employment applications are accepted through an on-line process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin application process by registering an account.

·        Click and select the desired job announcement

·        Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information

·        Click on “I am a New User” if you have not previously registered, or on “I have REGISTERED PREVIOUSLY”

·        Follow instructions given on the screen.

Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 1 South Van Ness, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 for use by the public.  The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faxed or mailed copies will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:   

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may not be interviewed.  Applications will be screened for relevant experience.   Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications.  Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee entrance into the selection process.  Admittance to previous examination administration is not a guarantee of admittance to the current process.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: 

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Verification of experience/education may be required at a later date.  If verification is required, failure to provide it may result in disqualification from the selection process.  Applicants who possess a degree that is from a foreign and/or non-accredited college or university may be required to provide an equivalency certification of the degree.  

The application procedure is In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this recruitment, contact Jacque Sanders (415) 581-3945, or in writing at Jacque.Sanders@sfdpw.org.  Notification in advance will enable the department and County to evaluate arrangements to reasonably accommodate your need.

Children & Families Commission –

First 5 San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Issued 06/26/09

9772CFC