Literacy Zone Coordinator (NY HELPS)

LOCATION: Adult Education Program – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:

This is a professional position that involves the monitoring, coordination and evaluation of services provided in the Literacy Zone. This coordinator monitors and supports educational programs, works with community members and staff to ensure an effective and efficient service delivery system. The quality of services, the effectiveness of service providers and the awareness of program efficiency is a basic responsibility of this worker. The work is performed under general supervision. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors, assists in the coordination of, and evaluates the education and career development services provided;

• Maintains contact with Literacy Zone service providers for the proper delivery of contracted services;

• Coordinates a system of services delivered in the Literacy Zone with other community providers and resources;

• Attends agency and community meetings as a representative from the BOCES as assigned with the goal of assisting with service coordination and to evaluate available services and the needs for additional services or providers;

• Prepares and processes contracts, grants and program plans as assigned;

• Acts as a liaison between local, state and private community-based agencies;

• Keeps and maintains records and makes reports.

• Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to Adult Education;

• Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration;

• Ability to work effectively with both professional and non-professional personnel;

• Ability to prepare and write grant applications and to monitor and administer programs;

• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;

• Initiative and resourcefulness; tact and courtesy;

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of professional experience in the coordination of Literacy or Adult Education programming; OR,

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of professional experience in the coordination of Literacy or Adult Education programming.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title . This is a NY HELPS (Hiring Emergency Limited Placement Statewide) Program designated title. NY HELPS is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the NY HELPS Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a HELPS Program position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELPS Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.

Civil Service Title: Literacy Zone Coordinator

Job Number: 2027-105