Temporary Community Services Specialist; Summer Youth Program Area Supervisors

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this temporary unclassified position assists in the implementation, coordination, and continuous review of various community service programs. The work is primarily office‑based, with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unfavorable fumes, vapors, and odors. Functional and technical supervision over assigned staff may be exercised.

This is a temporary, unclassified position that has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and is subject to at‑will employment status; it can be terminated at any time for any reason.

5800 Enrique M. Barrera. Travel to various parks & recreation facilities will be required.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;
Monday – Friday. Shifts may vary to accommodate special events, evening coverage, rotating weekends, and holiday shift work as dictated by business needs.

• Acts as liaison between local agencies concerned with the program.
• Interprets program guidelines and other policies for operating agencies.
• Conducts periodic visits to outside agencies and department programs and prepares reports on service quality and program management.
• Receives, reviews, coordinates, and replies to correspondence submitted by operating agencies.
• Participates with agencies and department programs in identifying operational problems, assists in making required adjustments, and promotes program innovation.
• May assign, evaluate, and monitor completion of tasks.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in social service or related experience.
• Valid Class ‘C’ Texas driver’s license.

• Experience in programming development for summer youth programs or summer camps.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and training staff.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports and presentations.
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate activities for children ages 6‑14.

• Knowledge of community service programs, social work and management practices, principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management, and the community and its needs.
• Ability to make initial determination of services needed by clients and make proper referrals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to document clearly and concisely pertinent information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assign and schedule subordinate staff.
• Ability to train and counsel subordinate staff.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, and automatic participation in a pension program currently matched 2:1. For more detailed information, visit the benefits page http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City. If you require assistance due to a disability, contact the Human Resources Department at 210‑207‑8705 or fax 210‑207‑2285.