TAPS Coordinator

The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a part-time Teen and Police Services (TAPS) Coordinator to join our Center for Leadership team.The Teen And Police Academy provides solutions that work to build and improve relationships between youth and law enforcement through programming, education, skill building, and service learning.The TAPS Coordinator reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Program Director. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Program Director. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.Job Type: Part-time, non-benefits eligible (two-year, grant-funded position)Work Remotely: NoJob Purpose: To assist the TAPS/Good Gangs Initiative team in the coordination of the TAPS Academy and TAPS Club activities in cooperation with the Lynchburg Police Department; to supervise four police instructor/mentors.Specific Job DutiesImplement Teen and Police Service (TAPS) Academy program and meet deliverables as sub-grantee for OJJDP Mentoring Grant.Serve as civilian supervisor for four police instructor/mentors for TAPS 11-week course for three cohorts over a two-year period.Each cohort is approximately 30 weeks each: TAPS Academy (11 weeks) and TAPS Clubs (19 weeks). The TAPS coordinator supervises the police and youth in TAPS Club sessions.Maintain documentation and track program deliverables.Track and document police instructor/mentors time.Actively participate in supervision and staff trainingWork with Program Manager to ensure time management of instructor/mentors.Maintain confidentiality at all times.ScheduleFour hours/week at $40/hr for 50 weeks per year (with some evening and weekends to meet needs of department may be required)Experience/SkillsSound judgment and the ability to supervise mentors in an after-school environmentExcellent speaking and writing skillsKnowledge of commercial sexual exploitationAbility to develop positive relationships with mentors and youthHighly organized and collaborativeAbility to take initiative, dependability, flexibility and resourcefulAbility to function independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and internet usageRequired Qualifications2 years experience in supervision of a team,3-5 years experience in working with youth in at-risk environmentsPreferred QualificationsAble to work some evenings and weekendsCurrent driver’s license, clean driving record along with cleared background checkA criminal background check is requiredEnthusiastic interest in supporting Good Gangs LynchburgEducation: Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, or social work preferredUniversity's website: https://www.lynchburg.eduWe seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.