DCSOS STEM Program Support Specialist

Overview

The DCSOS STEM Program Support Specialist monitors day-to-day operations at assigned STEM sites. The Program Support Specialist serves as the main link between the sites and the Senior Program Officer and keeps communication clear, consistent, and timely. This position observes site operations, maintains program records, and reports findings to the Senior Program Officer.

Communication and Liaison:

Serve as the primary point of contact between Site Directors and the Senior Program Officer.

Meet weekly with Site Directors to discuss program operations, needs, and concerns. Create weekly reports for program meetings for Senior Program Officer

Track open items and follow up until they are resolved in Moss Rock System

Serve as the referral link between STEM sites and DCSOS programs and services, including the Family Resource Center.

Share information about available DCSOS services with Site Directors and families.

Receive referral requests from sites and connect students and families to the appropriate DCSOS program, following the DCSOS referral process.

Site Monitoring:

Conduct regular site visits to observe program operations and compliance with program standards.

Observe staffing levels and staff-to-student ratios during site visits, and complete site reports after each visit and log in Moss Rock system.

Review program records and documentation for completeness and accuracy, including STEM student applications, and fire drill and monitoring logs.

Monitor site schedules and program hours, and report any changes or gaps in coverage.

Check that safety procedures, emergency information, and required postings are in place at each site.

Identify and report site concerns to the Senior Program Officer.

Attend DCSOS-approved field trips as the program representative to observe operations, safety procedures, and staff-to-student ratios, and report any concerns to the Senior Program Officer.

Data Collection and Reporting

Collect site attendance and program information on a regular schedule.

Maintain a database to track weekly and ongoing student attendance in Moss Rock.

Attend all family parent meetings at the start of each afterschool or summer session

Distribute student applications to sites and collect completed applications.

Collect required program documents and reports by their deadlines.

Prepare monthly reports summarizing site operations, attendance, observations, and open issues.

Provide summary reports for summer programming and other program periods as assigned.

Travel

Travel independently to assigned DCSOS program sites, schools, community locations, partner agencies, and other work locations as needed for site monitoring, meetings, and other assigned duties.

Regular travel between multiple locations during the workday is an essential function of this position.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in education, a STEM field, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience in youth programs.

Strong organizational, written, and communication skills.

Current background check and valid driver's license.

Must be able to independently meet the position's regular work-related travel requirements and report to assigned locations as scheduled.

The employee is responsible for arranging the transportation needed to meet these requirements; DCSOS does not provide dedicated staff transportation for this purpose.

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person