JOB DESCRIPTION Project Specialist

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Job # FE81

Req. # _____

Pos. Code _____

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Center-Based Services

Position Summary

The Project Specialist for the Family Expectations (FE) Program is responsible for assessing,

planning, and executing projects for FE under the director of the Program Director. This position will

provide leadership to the staff, project management, research, and data analysis. In addition, this

individual creates reports based on program needs, required deliverables and data obtained. The

Project Specialist will work with the Director on executing changes and/or updates to the project

tasks. This individual will perform complex and confidential administrative related functions to ensure

department operations flow smoothly.

Essential Job Functions

? Create, manage, monitor, and track programmatic and project tasks ¨C 30%

? Conduct program reporting, project management and data analysis ¨C 30%

o Assess, plan and implement special projects under the direction of the Program Director

o With minimal oversight, will compile reports and summaries of work

o Updates, checks and completes records, forms and documents for FE

o Conduct data analysis and synthesize and/or create reports and spreadsheets in excel

based on program needs or program deliverables, and in order to track program

benchmarks and make recommendations for change

? Point of contact for staff collaboration for cross departmental and programmatic staff and

tasks¨C 15%

? Provide administrative support related to the overall management of the program ¨C 15%

? Other duties as assigned ¨C 10%

Education/Training

? Bachelor¡¯s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Studies, Case

Management, Business Management or equivalent, required

? Previous work experience in like or related field will be considered

Experience

? Three or more years¡¯ experience in Sociology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Studies,

Case Management, Business Management or other related field

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Experience in project management, data analysis, and grant funding/reporting.

Special Requirements

? Demonstrated behavior consistent with skills necessary to manage special projects and staff

? Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and the Internet

? Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.

? Ability to work independently and excellent organizational skills, required

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Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to

various administrative problems, and prioritize work

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the

public

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations

Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy

Essential Physical Requirements

Sufficient mobility and strength to move about the facility. Ability to be mobile throughout the

community.

F

Light lifting (50

lbs.)

Repetitive motion (sustained

F

movements/motions of the wrists,

hand and/or fingers)

Mental requirements, specify:

ability to communicate

effectively; ability to stay task

oriented

F

Standing

F

Bending

Exposed to hazards, specify:

C

Reaching

Pushing/pulling

F

N/A Others, specify:

(extending hand(s)

and arm(s) in any

direction)

C = constant (> 50%) F = frequent (25%-50%) O = occasional (1%-25%) N= never (0%)

F

O

¡õ I am able to perform all functions of the job as explained on the job description. At this

time I do not require any special accommodations to perform the essential functions of this

job.

¡õ I am unable to perform the functions of this job and will need to request a reasonable

accommodation with Human Resources.

Effective Date ____/____/____

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Approval Signatures

Employee

Date

Supervisor

Date

Department Manager

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Date

Human Resources

Date

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an

exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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