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Gang Reduction and Youth Development Program Manager,
Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development

City: Los Angeles

State: CA

Department: Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development

Duties and Responsibilities: The Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Program is a comprehensive gang reduction program administered by the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development. The GRYD program aims to effectively reduce gang crime and violence in specific geographic areas through the application of evidence-based gang prevention, intervention, reentry, and suppression strategies. The GRYD Program Manager for the citywide oversight of all program management functions including program oversight, community relations, and program development and implementation throughout the city.

We will be hiring one Program Manager to oversee gang reduction and youth development efforts in each of the following regions:

  • South Los Angeles
  • Central Los Angeles
  • West Los Angeles
  • San Fernando Valley
The GRYD Program Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director of Operations. Specific duties of the GRYD Program Manager include:
  • Administering the local Gang Reduction and Youth Development initiative within the Mayor's Office;
  • Overseeing and coordination regional and community-wide gang redcution and youth development efforts in collaboration with community stakeholders (residents, schools, law enforcement, and local businesses);
  • Ensuring City and County wide coordination and integration of anti-gang strategies and activities;
  • Providing program updates to Mayor's Office, City Council, and Council Committees, including the Ad Hoc Committee on Gang Violence and Youth Development and Public Safety Committee;
  • Ensuring participation and collaboration from local stakeholders including law enforcement, schools, community organizations, juvenile justice agencies, and faith-based institutions;
  • Preparing and presenting quarterly Program Status Reports for the Mayor's Office;
  • Resolving non-compliance issues by investigation and resolving contract related discrepancies;
  • Developing and monitoring corrective action plans related to contract administration;
  • Conducting site visits of GRYD contractors to ensure compliance with city, state and federal regulations (if applicable);
  • Confirming adherence to approved contract activities;
  • Assessing areas for improvement and providing training and/or technical assistance;
  • Works in collaboration with the Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety's Financial Management Unit to approve contract expenditures.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years experience in contract administration and/or management;
  • 3-5 years experience with administering juvenile delinquency/gang prevention and intervention/reentry programs;
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year university with major course work in public administration, sociology, psychology or a related field;
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
  • Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; ability to effectively demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills;
  • Ability to deliver professional presentations in both local and national arenas addressing juvenile delinquency/gang prevention strategies;
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to federal grants, contract administration and basic grant budgeting processes;
  • Excellent time management skills, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to work both independently and under minimal supervision;
  • Ability to work as part of a program administration team;
  • Ability to understand, interpret, apply and communicate complex regulations, policies and procedures;
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative, professional and productive work relationships.
Start Date and Salary: Anticipated start date for this position will be contingent upon approval of the City's budget. Compensation will be negotiated within an established annual salary range commensurate with demonstrated skills and work experience.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to:

Gang Reduction and Youth Development
Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
lagryd@lacity.org

or you can mail a copy to:

Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Gang Reduction and Youth Development
200 N. Spring Street, Room 303
Los Angeles, California 90012
Attention: Mildred M. Lopez

Please indicate which region you are interested in applying for in your cover letter.

If you have any questions related to this position description, you may call our office at (213) 473-7796.
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