Services for Youth Advancement Coordinator
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Job Summary
- Proficient in Excel.
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Awareness of the child welfare and foster care system.
- Experience working with teens and young adults.
- Experience writing policy procedure and reports.
- Ability to travel statewide.
- Administering the scholarship application process for the Ivyane Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Chafee ETV Program Tuition Waiver Program and the Drivers License and Insurance Program.
- Preparing reports related to the scholarship and DLI activities and regularly reviewing both application process policy and procedure to determine if updates are needed.
- Working directly with youth to complete the applications together with all needed documentation.
- Assisting students with their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and all other aspects of the college or trade school application process.
- Collaborating with Independent Living Providers who support youth ages 14 and older in out-of-home placement to promote the scholarship and DLI opportunities and to coordinate the applications from youth and to determine the appropriate awards and services under the different programs.
- Interviewing youth applicants for scholarships.
- Preparing and issuing award letters to students.
- Coordinating with partnered organizations to connect youth with DLI services.
- Submitting monthly invoices.
- Maintaining regular contact and communication and support of youth participating in the programs.
- Management of a budget that includes adhering to state and federal fiscal rules on different spending plans.
- Staffing the CPAC Services for Youth Advancement Committee which administers the scholarships Tuition Waiver and DLI programs.
- Supporting Delawares Youth Advisory Council HOPE by attending meetings sharing input and providing guidance to youth.
- Coordinating with the educational institutions attended by the students regarding payment and academic progress.
- Maintaining a comprehensive database of the allocations and outcomes.
- Working with the Administrative Office of the Courts to ensure the timely release of award to a variety of institutions and providers.
- Proposing changes to the State regulations regarding these scholarship funds.
- Understanding how federal grants operate in order to comply with the federal Chafee requirements.
- Possession of a Bachelors Degree.
- Knowledge of interviewing to obtain facts exploring issues and identifying courses of action.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with individuals and community agencies.
- Experience working directly with youth or vulnerable populations.
- Experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures; resolving deficiencies; interpreting information; and tracking and monitoring activities.
- Experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing spreadsheets or databases.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Possession of a valid Delaware Class D drivers license or its equivalent.
- A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
- Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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