HOURLY - Professional (RSLV Assistant)

Full Job Description

Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for RSLV Assistant. This position will assist the RSLV Program Coordinator by providing support and implementation to the RSLV programming. The RSLV Assistant provides support to the RSLV Program Coordinator and the RSLV schools to ensure the RSLV model is delivered with fidelity and the needs of the school and community are being met.

Location: City Hall

Hours worked: 19 – 25 hours per week
Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period.

Organization Summary:
The mission of the Department of Youth Development and Social Initiatives is to advance Las Vegas as a world-class city through engagement, collaboration, resource alignment, innovation and partnerships with residents, stakeholders, faith-based organizations, the private sector and philanthropists. The department focuses on youth, educational support, faith-based and multicultural community relations and addresses social/urban challenges required to improve the vitality of the Las Vegas community. YDSI's efforts revolve around building a Strong Start, Strong Schools, Strong Future and Strong Community.

A major component of YDSI is the creation of ReInvent Schools Las Vegas (RSLV.) ReInvent Schools Las Vegas is a partnership between the Clark County School District and the city of Las Vegas in collaboration with local businesses and non-profit organizations. ReInvent Schools is a full-service community school model based on successful plans from across the nation. RSLV utilizes schools as hubs where students and their families can receive necessary assistance and support by focusing on aligning academic achievement, expanded learning, integrated student supports and family and community engagement.

Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.


SELECTION PROCESS: Final candidate selection may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements of the job." Some positions may require preliminary background checks.

NOTE: Eligible applicants will be contacted via phone or e-mail only if moving forward to the interview process. If you are not contacted, your application will remain active for a period of four (4) months.

Requirements

Duties include but are not limited to: Performs routine, mid-level work with minimal supervision; provides assistance to city of Las Vegas supervisory or management staff, school personnel, and the AmeriCorps program. Provide assistance to the AmeriCorps program members. Maintain records as needed. Attend meetings as necessary, and other duties as assigned. The RSLV Assistant will communicate with school staff, city of Las Vegas staff, and the public with information related to the implementation and success of the RSLV community school model.

Essential Duties:
*Provide support as needed to the RSLV Program Coordinator regarding scheduling of RSLV and AmeriCorps programming; meeting requests with RSLV staff, upcoming events, and coordination of student enrichment and family engagement activities.
*Maintains and assesses a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, and other general clerical work.
*Maintains inventory of RSLV supplies and equipment for the RSLV schools Participate and assist facilitation of trainings related to RSLV
*Assists with gathering information to identify school needs and review with RSLV staff and school administration.
*Maintains an open line of communication with RSLV staff, school staff, students, families, community organizations, etc.
*Ability to travel between multiple locations daily.

Qualifications

Minimum 18 years of age.High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Preferably an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in education, child development, public administration, recreation management, or a field related to the essential functions.Must possess a valid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.Bilingual skills are desirable.Experience:One year of full-time experience in education, child development, youth programming, or recreation programming.

Experience in youth development programs is desirable. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of First Aid/CPR/AED certificate is preferred but not required. Additional Information Ability to: Interact effectively with all ages.

Demonstrate effective problem solving skills.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Appropriately represent City of Las Vegas and ReInvent Schools Las Vegas

Pass required criminal background checks and drug test

Communicate with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.