Community Coordinator

CONNECTIONS FOR KIDS • Kennebunk, ME

2d • $23

About The Position

We are seeking an amazing individual to join our Kids Free to Grow team to positively impact the lives of Maine children and families! As a Community Coordinator for Kids Free to Grow, you will serve as the community point person for child abuse and neglect prevention coordination for Cumberland County by bringing together community stakeholders and project partners to collaborate with Kids Free to Grow. You'll assist in the county’s implementation of the selected prevention plan, programs and strategies, build public awareness, and mobilize community support and buy-in. Additionally, you will attend events and do outreach when needed for a strong community collaboration. Responsibilities include overseeing program implementation, direct training and parenting program delivery, and developing specific programs to enhance the wellbeing of children and families.
We invest in our employees by offering the following: Full time schedule, 36 hours per week Competitive Pay at $23.00 per hour Excellent Benefits with no waiting period
Location: This position has an office located in South Portland, ME with community outreach throughout Cumberland County. Travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience working with parents and children
• Possess a valid drivers license with good driving record and proof of auto insurance
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Are knowledgeable of child abuse prevention
• Have knowledge of evaluation approaches, strategies and techniques, evidence based primary prevention programs, and available community resources in order to provide resource referrals to families
• Able to work occasional evenings when needed, in place of daytime hours with flexible scheduling

Responsibilities

• Serve as the community point person for child abuse and neglect prevention coordination for Cumberland County
• Bring together community stakeholders and project partners to collaborate with Kids Free to Grow
• Assist in the county’s implementation of the selected prevention plan, programs and strategies
• Build public awareness
• Mobilize community support and buy-in
• Attend events and do outreach when needed for a strong community collaboration
• Oversee program implementation
• Direct training and parenting program delivery
• Develop specific programs to enhance the wellbeing of children and families

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with matched contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Flexible schedule
• A host of discounts to area businesses such as an 18% discount for Verizon
• Generous paid days off in your first year which increases with longevity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level