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Organization : St. Peter ' s Human Services, Inc . Program : Boy ' s Development and Trainin <br /> Founder : Children ' s Service Council . g Institute <br /> assessment and counseling, substance abuse awareness and referral (if necessary), etc . The DJJ <br /> report on Community Involvement indicated that evidence show that communities can deter <br /> juvenile crime by targeting the key risk factors of truancy, school failure, access to weapons, not <br /> enough positive activities to keep kids busy . It indicated that ,, , . . some of the same strategies that <br /> can prevent delinquency from ever happening in a child ' s life also can stop a juvenile offender <br /> from re -offending and recycling back into the delinquency system. " The articles closes with this <br /> statement : "No matter how good an individual juvenile justice program strives to be, a young <br /> P <br /> sooner or later returns to his home community . " St. Peter' s Boy ' s Development and <br /> Training Program assists in diverting the boys ' lives away from crime in their communities . It is <br /> a community program that develops community attachments for the youth while addressing the <br /> needs that placed the child at risk in the first place . According to DJJ Secretary <br /> " . . . outreach must be done in the neighborhoods where juvenile crime is hig . " ,Governor usBill h <br /> said of the successful outreaches, " . . . they focus on preserving the unity <br /> and emphasizing parental responsibility in dealing with troubled youth. " <br /> and integrity of family <br /> (YvElvv. dii . state . fl . us/features/runaways html .) Delinquency prevention is paramount to DJJ ' s <br /> plan, which includes three elements : targeting the most at risk, cooperation between community- <br /> based programs working with the government to approach families, and accountability through <br /> data collection and measurement of program success . The Boys institute does all three and goes <br /> bffmancial <br /> d in reventin or reversing the patterns and risk factors associated with delin uenc . <br /> staffing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated <br /> er week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (This section should <br /> m with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative Worksheet). <br /> ministrator (PT, BA degree preferred, 2 yrs. Experience working with at-risk kids .) <br /> s the overall operation of the program, including data collection, quarterI reporting <br /> management of the program . Supervise and oversee all staff, includingbook-kee mand <br /> clerical, operations; must also meet with parents, teachers and outside agency representatives <br /> g� <br /> regarding the program . <br /> 1 — Program Operations Manager (PT, Minimum HS diploma/equivalency, training in child <br /> development, at Ieast 2 years experience in working with at-risk children). Responsible for <br /> overnight supervision of program. Will monitor institute teachers and trainers in addressing the <br /> social and educational needs of the enrollees, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment conducive to <br /> learning. House parenting for the weekend, discipline, drills, activities and planning of activities . <br /> Also work with institute staff, mentors and volunteers. <br /> 2 — Institute Teachers (Part time . Must have educational and experience in working with at-risk <br /> children. ) Will teach appropriate information addressing educational needs of enrollees during <br /> program hours including computer instruction and reading clinic ; will monitor progress and <br /> maintain records . <br /> 1 — Institute Prevention Coordinator (BA degree in related field and/or 2 years of experience in <br /> social setting working with youth. Knowledge of children and teaching basic skills . ) Recruitment <br /> and new referrals, handle data, planning, parent training, discipline, counseling and assist with <br /> data collection from schools including school visits, on-site monitoring and coordination with <br /> teachers . <br /> 7 <br />