Reentry Program Specialist - Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA)
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POSITION: Reentry Program SpecialistOFFICE: Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA)OPEN: September 15, 2024CLOSED: Open until filledGRADE: Excepted Service, Grade 5 (ES-5)SALARY: $76,880.34This is an Excepted Service position. Selected candidate must be a District resident or establish residency within 180 days of hire.Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.BACKGROUNDThe Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) provides useful information for the empowerment of previously incarcerated persons in order to create a productive and supportive environment where persons may thrive, prosper and contribute to the social, political and economic development of self, family, and community. MORCA's mission is to provide zealous advocacy, high-quality services and products, up-to-date, useful information for the empowerment of previously incarcerated persons.The Reentry Program Specialist is responsible for organizing programs and activities for MORCA. You will be tasked with developing programs to support the organization's strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long term goals. Major responsibilities include developing leadership ideas into actual programs, providing guidance and direction to employees about various programs within the organization, and helping teams implement new activities and programs as needed.In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have prior experience in program management, coordinate efforts across departments, and be knowledgeable of DC reentry and returning citizen resources.MAJOR DUTIES

Oversee, plan, develop and coordinate current and new activities.

Research trends and gather resources on new activities and programs both in the District and other jurisdictions.

Provide guidance on subject-matter projects to employees and management teams.

Plan and attend collaboration meetings to ensure projects are on schedule.

Provide guidance and direction to employees about various programs within the organization.

Work with leaders across the organization to help teams implement new activities and programs as needed.

Plan, develop, and implement complex and comprehensive activities and programs directly related to reentry/returning citizens.

Build relationships with referred program partners to understand existing programs and collaborations.

Build relationships with potential sponsors of events and programs.

Create monthly and/or quarterly budget updates on programs/events.

Report feedback on the success and/or failure of certain projects and activities.

Oversee and assist staff as necessary on programs outside their own portfolio.

Provide guidance and cross-agency coordination.

Work closely with operations and marketing staff to coordinate efforts.

Perform other duties as assigned.COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have excellent delegation skills and the ability to lead and train both student staff and volunteers.

Strong knowledge of budgeting, researching, and report writing.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.

Good time management and organizational skills.

Relevant training and/or certifications as a Program Specialist.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree is preferred or 3 years' experience in project management and working with incarcerated individuals.

Proven work experience as a Program Specialist or similar role.

Flexible work availability.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is performed primarily in-person in an office setting. Times in the field are permitted when there is a related event.SPECIAL NOTE - SECURITY SENSITIVEThis position is deemed security sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTThere is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted Service either:

be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment; or

become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.The law also requires that Excepted Service employees remain District residents during the duration of the individual's appointment. Failure to remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment.If you are interested in this role, please upload your resume and answer the questionnaire. Only the candidates deemed most suited for the position based on resume will receive a call to schedule further discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr