Specialist/REACH Site Coordinator

Temporary-Hourly (At-Will/Non-represented) position

(up to 28 hours/week)

REACH (Recreation and Education Accelerating Children's Hopes) is a grant-funded after school The City of Pico Rivera is a thriving community that offers opportunities to all who live and work in the City. The City boasts a population in excess of 63,000. Within the City's nine square miles, more than 120 developed acres are devoted to recreational facilities for the enjoyment of the community, including 100 acres of local parks. The City looks forward to the next 50 years with several recent and pending projects helping to ensure that Pico Rivera continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

The Department

The Department is comprised of 19 key divisions, to include REACH (Recreation and Education Accelerating Children's Hopes), a grant-funded after school program provided in partnership with the El Rancho Unified School District (ERUSD). REACH is designed to enhance children's overall academic performance, reduce absenteeism, improve behavior and re-engage the child in the educational process by providing homework assistance, mentoring, performing arts and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment.

The Position

Under the direction of the REACH Supervisor or designated Coordinator, the REACH Site Coordinators are responsible for providing the onsite leadership to ensure REACH program effectiveness and success.

Work schedule coincides with the El Rancho Unified School District calendar (ERUSD is closed during school holidays, furlough days, winter, spring, and summer recesses). Typical schedule: Monday-Friday 1:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. (modified day Wednesday, start 12:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.).

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children in programs at all times.
• Provide the highest level of service in the planning, organization, and supervision of the program.
• Effectively supervise classroom leaders; foster a teamwork environment.
• Lead, coach, instruct and motivate classroom leaders; provide clear work instruction.
• Train and supervise classroom leaders on developing and implementing program-specific activities.
• Facilitate the delivery of the LitART Literacy Curriculum including the literacy, math, enrichment, recreational and homework support activities.
• Ensure use of positive classroom management/PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support) and discipline techniques.
• Communicate regularly with school principal, teachers, parents, community and peers.
• Manage program logistics such as the collection of student data and attendance records.
• Assist the Supervisor and Coordinator with program evaluation activities.
• Maintain staff evaluations monthly and provide constant feedback to staff and supervisors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Additionally, candidates must be skilled in planning and organizing, implementing curriculum and have strong classroom management; operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and other technology necessary to effectively perform essential duties.

Applicants Must

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Submit a copy of their high school diploma or the equivalent, and have two (2) years of college (48 semester units or 60 quarter units), or Associate's (AA) degree or higher. (Applicants must provide acceptable proof of college education with application materials, or you may email proof to ***email_hidden***, within 48 hours of submitting application);
• Experience working in a related field is desirable.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• Have excellent written skills and ability to effectively prepare program documents;
• Skill in dealing tactfully, courteously and effectively with public officials, program participants and the general public;
• Be skilled in planning, organizing and implementing programming with minimal supervision; and
• Have general operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is desired.

Physical, Mental And Environmental Working Conditions

The position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds is also required. Acute hearing is also required in providing customer service to public and/or assistance in facility, classroom, or outdoors. Will also be working in outdoor area and may be exposed to loud noises and extreme weather conditions.

• Candidates must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License throughout the course of employment and/or a California Identification Card. (City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program.)
• Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement).
• At time of hire, candidates must possess and maintain certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and Community First Aid and Safety from a nationally accredited organization, such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Health and Safety Institute (HSI). (Online certifications will be accepted; skills test / hands-on training must be completed after online portion).

This position requires staff to travel to different sites on a regular basis using personal vehicles. Candidates must possess and present current proof of automobile insurance at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout the course of employment in order to be eligible for mileage reimbursement in accordance with I.R.S. guidelines.

TESTING : Oral Interview = 100%

Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

FINAL FILING DATE : This is a continuous recruitment until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Selection Process

All application materials must be submitted online prior to the final filing date. Based on a review of application materials, those applicants who are determined to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in the testing and selection process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials (such as a copy of high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected].

Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular, permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and are classified as at-will employees.

Physical/Background Check

Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.

At-will Classification

Members in this job classification are considered at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: [email protected].

City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660