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■ Demonstrated track record in successful grant application and administration <br /> ■ Demonstrated respect for diverse individuals and organizations <br /> ■ Knowledge of the social factors which contribute to the development of juvenile delinquency <br /> and youth crime, as well as crisis intervention, mental health, and counseling <br /> ■ Extensive knowledge of existing community organizations with particular emphasis on the <br /> public and private agencies serving children and youth <br /> ■ Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to speak and write effectively, attention to detail and <br /> deadlines <br /> ■ Ability to coach youth leaders by demonstrating and modeling tact, initiative, resourcefulness, <br /> and emotional maturity <br /> Preferred <br /> ■ Master's degree in education, mental health, social work or youth-related field from an <br /> accredited college or university <br /> Job Duties and Responsibilities <br /> ■ Provide support to the Core Four Task Force in assessing available resources and service gaps, <br /> program conception, and directing program implementation activities <br /> ■ Work with the Core Four Task Force and corresponding subcommittees in making policy <br /> recommendations to officials at the City of San Marcos and Hays County concerning the social <br /> behavior, health, and wellbeing of the community's children and youth <br /> ■ Oversee and provide infrastructure and ongoing support for COSMYouth Task Force, including <br /> recruiting and advising membership and assisting youth in civic engagement activities <br /> ■ Establish meaningful working relationships with City of San Marcos, Texas State University, <br /> Hays County, San Marcos CISD, external agencies, community-based organizations, and other <br /> stakeholders in the local youth sei vices landscape in order to foster cultural, educational, and <br /> economic development <br /> ■ Spearhead the SMTX Mental Health Coalition, including members of the staff and faculty at <br /> COSM, Hays County, SMCISD, Texas State University, Hill County MHDD, local healthcare <br /> providers, first responders,private schools, faith-based organizations, and non-profit and <br /> business communities, in implementing research-driven, mental health initiatives for youth <br /> across Hays County <br /> ■ Spearhead the Core Four Partnership Youth Coalition, including members from key <br /> stakeholders,parents, youth, and those with an interest in youth related initiatives <br /> ■ Facilitate community initiatives that support mentoring programs at San Marcos CISD <br /> ■ All other duties as assigned <br /> Deliverables <br /> ■ Partner with Texas State University, San Marcos CISD, and community-based organizations to <br /> develop out-of-school time programming focused on building a college-going and career-ready <br />