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Youth Program Specialist (Spanish-Speaking)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Brewster, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 51896 - 51896
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Putnam County Youth Bureau is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Youth Program Specialist (Spanish-Speaking) (28 hours/week).
This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.
This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Work involves responsibility for developing and implementing a variety of Youth Bureau programs and initiatives e.g. Youth Court Teens and Kids Mentoring Program Adventure Camp SIDNE Pegasus Simulated Impaired Driving Experience (SIDNE) Youth Forum Pegasus etc. Specific program requirements as well as review and oversight may be provided by grant coordinators on the state and/or regional level. Responsibilities involve providing leadership to program participants program planning and implementation in accordance with state and/or other grant requirements and Youth Department policies and procedures. Additionally this position requires the ability to speak write and understand Spanish as well as English. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level Youth Bureau employee. Teamwork and ability to provide leadership to others is a requirement of this position. Performs related work as required.
SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Communicates orally and in writing in both the Spanish and English languages.
- Acts as intermediary and interpreter for Spanish speaking clients and members of the public as needed.
- Reads writes and translates Spanish language documents flyers and other informational material as needed.
- Develops and implements innovative tools for specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives e.g. Adventure Camp SIDNE Pegasus Youth Court Mentor Program etc. as assigned.
- Works with youth to plan programs and events that spread the message of specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives e.g. Adventure Camp SIDNE Pegasus Youth Court Mentor Program etc. as assigned.
- Researches using websites and available literature for information related to developing specific Youth Bureau programs and initiatives e.g. Adventure Camp SIDNE Pegasus Youth Court Mentor Program etc. as assigned.
- Educates and empowers youth to execute the goals of Youth Bureau programs and initiatives e.g. Adventure Camp SIDNE Pegasus Youth Court Mentor Program etc. through regular meetings and related activities.
- Assists youth participants in organizing meetings and activities.
- Facilitates the development and maintenance of a youth-friendly user-friendly website that provides information about Youth Bureau programs and initiatives e.g. Adventure Camp SIDNE Pegasus Youth Court Mentor Program etc. as well as other information that promotes youth development by organizing a technology committee comprised of youth.
- Travels with youth to statewide and regional events and trainings;
- Maintains youth membership information on a database.
- Coordinates mailings and recruitment for events programs initiatives and statewide events.
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
(a) Bachelors degree and one (1) year of paid or volunteer experience working with youth which may have included at-risk youth in educational recreational or related setting; or
(b) Associates degree or sixty (60) college credits and three (3) years of paid or volunteer experience working with youth which may have included at-risk youth in educational recreational or related setting; or
(c) An equivalent combination of experience and training as described in a) and b) above.
SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Post-secondary level education may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience indicated above on the basis of thirty (30) college credits per year of experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluency in understanding speaking reading writing and translating Spanish and English.
- Possession of a valid unrestricted appropriate level drivers license and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
SCHEDULE:28 hours/week Monday-Friday some afternoons required
STARTING SALARY: $51896 per year
BENEFITS:
- Dental insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Paid time off (vacation sick personal).
- NYS Retirement System Membership.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
APPLICATION: and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6 Bldg 3
Carmel NY 10512
PUTNAM COUNTY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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