Community Services Coordinator

Cesar Chavez Foundation•Parlier, CA

5d•$17 - $21•Onsite

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 involves judgment, supervisory ability, and resident and community planning skills. The coordinator implements and supervises programs, classes, and activities to assess their effectiveness, and supervises residents, volunteers, and student interns. The position also involves community outreach and establishing partnerships as needed. The coordinator manages the center’s Afterschool Program, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness, and Community Outreach. They help provide a welcoming environment for members and visitors and maintain records, document-retention systems, and comprehensive reports. This is an essential-worker, on-site role that requires commuting between sites. The pay range is $17.00–$21.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

Preferred: at least 48 college units from an accredited two-year college or related experience in Education, Youth Development, or Community Services.
Bilingual ability preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must complete a Live Scan fingerprint/background check.
Must provide proof of a negative TB test taken within the last two years.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified or obtain certification within 30 days and maintain the certifications.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as needed for transportation, setup, and activities.
Ability to create partnerships to ensure site and programming requirements are met.

Nice To Haves

At least 48 college units from an accredited two-year college or related experience in Education, Youth Development, or Community Services.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Chavez Foundation’s ethical practices and serve the community with character, integrity, dignity, and professionalism.
Manage Si Se Puede Community Center programs, including Afterschool Program, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness, and Community Outreach.
Create a welcoming environment for facility members and visitors.
Maintain record-keeping and document-retention systems and compile comprehensive reports.
Implement and supervise programs, classes, and activities and assess their effectiveness.
Supervise residents, volunteers, and student interns.
Conduct community outreach and establish partnerships as needed.
Create partnerships to ensure site and programming requirements are met.
Commute between sites.
Transport and set up materials and conduct activities, including lifting and carrying heavy objects.