Program Coordinator

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About the Position

Are you passionate about protecting children and have a deep understanding of the systems in place to support them? The Program Coordinator provides and facilitates integral training pertaining to child abuse and violence, promotes and facilitates working relationships with key stakeholders within the professional community, and conducts monthly reviews with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and handling of child abuse investigations occur and are documented. The coordinator also provides resources to community members on mandated reporter duties and regularly schedules Interagency Council meetings, which provide a forum for educating community members on responsibilities regarding child abuse allegations.

This position successfully coordinates and delivers professional development opportunities statewide to multidisciplinary professionals on topics of abuse and trauma. Duties include collaborating with MCAO Finance in managing site contracts, coordinating training contract proposals, assisting with developing a scope of work for each event, and managing on-site logistics.

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Note: This position is grant-funded.

About Us

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. The dedicated professionals at MCAO play a critical role in keeping our community safe and are committed to doing the right things for the right reasons. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of experience in event planning and/or training

• Experience negotiating, building relationships, and working with vendors

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, criminal justice, social work, or related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Computer literacy and demonstrated familiarity with MS Office software

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong community relations and client services skills

• Able to anticipate the needs of clients, teammates, and attendees

• Ability to coordinate activities using both volunteers and staff

• Effectively set up and use audiovisual equipment

• Proficiency in problem solving and time management skills, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously

• Proven demonstration of increasing responsibility and successful execution of mission-driven events

• Proficient in operating independently with minimal direction and can be counted on for accuracy

• Exceptional attention to detail

• In-state travel is required (30-40%)

• Working knowledge of child abuse/neglect investigations, child advocacy centers, and prosecution

• Working knowledge of child abuse laws, understanding of multi-disciplinary team approach to child abuse cases

• Self-directed, skilled at time management

• Excellent presentation skills

• Ability to train adult learners

• Skilled working knowledge of PowerPoint, computer presentation equipment

• Working knowledge of social service resources state-wide

• Ability to drive to and from training locations throughout the State of Arizona

We Also Value

• Master's Degree in Marital & Family Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation or working toward licensure

• Experience working with law enforcement and/or prosecution

Job Contributions

• Collaborate with the Finance Team in creating a scope of work for the contract or grant

• Coordinate and manage Advanced Forensic Interviewing and Children's Justice training per grant requirements

• Plan and coordinate statewide training per contract or grant specifications

• Execute deliverables of training contracts and grants following the scope of work and within budget

• Work directly with the Bureau Chief of Training and/or the client on program content

• Plan all logistical details, including but not limited to communications, registration, room set-up, audiovisual, security, translation, transportation, and housing as necessary

• Collaborate with MCAO Finance to support presenters and speakers with all travel and logistical details

• Maintain strong internal and external communications with all event stakeholders

• Coordinate the development and distribution of error-free communications and branding materials (e.g., save the date announcements, invitations, programs, signage, and registration websites) for all audiences

• Support the training of community members and allied professionals on legally mandated duties regarding child abuse.

• Conduct quarterly reviews with key stakeholders to assess that reporting requirements are maintained and joint investigation trainings, as well as multidisciplinary team meetings, are being held routinely.

• Develop strong working relationships and maintain routine contact with all key stakeholders, including those housed in all Advocacy Centers within Maricopa County and those not housed in an Advocacy Center.

• Maintain a current training log for key stakeholders and community members.

• Maintain a current log of all interagency council meetings provided countywide and sign-in sheets from all meetings conducted.

• Organize and conduct statewide training, including the Advanced Forensic Interview Training (AFIT) and various courses provided in the Children's Justice catalog, multiple times per year

• Manage CJ catalog and conduct state-wide training as needed for law enforcement and prosecutors

• Collaborate with faculty and industry professionals to deliver training statewide and throughout the calendar year

Working Conditions

• In-state travel is required (30-40%)

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or County-owned vehicles

• Require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

• Arizona driver's license required upon hire

• A hybrid or alternative work schedule can be considered after your first 6 months of employment. This is based on the business needs at the time of the request

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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