Oversee Youth and Young Adult Violence Prevention work and strategies, which addresses violence as a public health concern and other specified violence-related functions of the City of Brooklyn Park, and coordinate violence prevention efforts across the entire City. Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining community and intergovernmental relationships and provide services necessary to addressing system-level issues that emerge.

• This is a grant-funded full-time benefited position.
• Recruitment will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received as determined by Human Resources. First review of applications will be on March 17, 2023. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

• Establish work priorities and procedures which respond to community needs. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and accountability of program functions and reporting. Ensure that program work is conducted in accordance with grant and city requirements. Work with the Assistant City Manager to help set direction, provide leadership and lead business process improvement. Develop policies and procedures pertaining to the Division's functions.
• Coordinate violence prevention efforts, specifically for youth and young adults, across the City of Brooklyn Park. Work with the management team in the development and subsequent communication of the department mission and vision, both internally and externally. Responsible for developing and delivering presentations to internal and external agencies, City committees, community organizations, and with the media, on key violence prevention efforts. This position will be heavily involved with internal and external coordination and collaboration with multiple government (law enforcement, schools, other cities, county, and possibly state) and non-government (community organizations like Minnesota ACTS Now, MIB/Villages of BP, A Mothers Love, etc.) organizations.
• Lead the development of innovative strategies or modify existing programs based on community needs and best and/or emerging practices. Assist in the research, preparation, and submission of requests for grant funding. Assess the need for new initiatives, adjust current strategies to meet the changing needs of City residents within available resources and assume administrative oversight of new initiatives as appropriate. Develop and test incident management skills, training and exercising various department emergency management leadership roles.
• Establish collaborative, effective, and professional relationships with all levels of representatives from other city departments and external agencies such as Hennepin County, City of Brooklyn Center, and the City of Minneapolis. Build collaborations and partnerships with the public and private sectors to seek funding and support for community health interests. Report to the Assistant City Manager and other directors on any issues or situations which would impact community members, other team members, or the Division. Provide leadership related to Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response. Build relationships and partner with non-governmental organizations such as Minnesota ACTS Now, MIB/Villages of BP, A Mothers Love, etc.
• Oversee the preparation of grant applications to initiate or support innovative community-based programs. In addition, seek out funding partnerships for large scale Department initiatives. Oversee the development of program budgets and spending plans and monitor expenditures so that projects are completed on schedule and within budget limitations. Oversee the development of written and oral reports for policy makers and community members. Keep current with emerging public health findings and best practice approaches.
• Responsible for preparing and managing the Division budget. Work with the Assistant City Manager, regarding contract compliance for the division, including contract negotiation, preparation, processing, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Provide input to organizational public policy, legislative agendas related to the areas of responsibility, and general allocation of available funds. Focus and service must be realigned as priorities change. The coordinator is responsible for planning projects by resources and is accountable for measuring results against budget or plan.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, public policy, criminal justice, social work or a related field

Experience

Six years or more of progressively responsible experience which includes management in health and/or human services or a highly related field

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to furthering racial equity, diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of youth and young adult development principles and proven violence intervention and prevention strategies
• Understanding of youth work, youth-based outreach and engagement and social services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with and influencing others at all levels
• Skilled in project management, strategic planning, continuous improvement, facilitation and evaluating performance measures
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Successful record of influence, community building, networking, and deploying programs in violence prevention, preferably in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Experience in employing effective problem solving and leadership skills to bring about transformative change.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in youth work, youth-based outreach and engagement and social services.
• Previous work experience or active community involvement in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Demonstrated and successful grant writing experience
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s)

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Resume and Cover Letter Requested
To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume and cover letter to their application to be considered for this position.

Department/Division Administration/Administration Services

Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position that will work a flexible 40-hour work week with some evenings.

Anticipated Hiring Wage $92,851- $109,220, dependent on qualification and team equity

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Janis Lajon at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Janis.lajon@brooklynpark.org.

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month with unlimited accumulation

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Employees may choose between two health plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes to the cost of health insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional voluntary and dependent term life insurance at group rates

• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• PERA Life
• Flexible Spending
• Deferred Comp, if enrolled.