Community Services Coordinator
About The Position
The Chavez Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving low-income families in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas through affordable housing and social service programs. Under the direction of the Regional Program Coordinator, the Community Services Coordinator oversees operations of the Si Se Puede Community Center programs and related activities. The role calls for sound judgment, supervisory ability, and resident and community planning skills. It involves implementing and supervising programs, classes, and activities to ensure their effectiveness, and supervising residents, volunteers, and student interns. The coordinator also conducts community outreach and establishes partnerships as needed. This is an essential-worker position and is not work from home. The position requires commuting between sites. The listed pay range is $17.00–$20.00, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Preferred: at least 48 units of college credit from an accredited two-year college, or related experience in education, youth development, or community services.
- Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Access.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Complete a Live Scan fingerprint and background check.
- Provide proof of a negative TB test result taken within the last two years.
- Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
- Must be able to commute between sites.
- Must hold First Aid/CPR/AED certifications or obtain them within 30 days, and maintain those certifications.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects for transportation, setup, and activities.
- Ability to create partnerships to ensure site and programming requirements are met.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is preferred.
- At least 48 units of college credit from an accredited two-year college or related experience in education, youth development, or community services is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the Chavez Foundation’s ethical practices by serving the community with character, integrity, dignity, and professionalism.
- Manage Si Se Puede Community Center programs, including the Afterschool Program, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness, and Community Outreach.
- Create a welcoming environment for members and visitors.
- Maintain recordkeeping and document-retention systems and compile comprehensive reports.
- Implement and supervise programs, classes, and activities for effectiveness.
- Supervise residents, volunteers, and student interns.
- Conduct community outreach and establish partnerships as needed to ensure site and programming requirements are met.
- Commute between sites.
Benefits
- Gain classroom experience in a non-traditional learning environment.
- Improve residents’ daily lives through inspiration.
- Help transform communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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