Community Services Coordinator
About The Position
Under the direction of the Mayor's Office, this position serves as the City's central point of coordination for community partnerships, human services initiatives, and special projects addressing housing stability. The position serves as a liaison between the Mayor, City departments, service providers, and community stakeholders to promote coordinated responses to community needs. The position connects residents with available resources, facilitates collaboration among nonprofit organizations and public agencies, and provides project management support for community-based initiatives and other efforts assigned by the Mayor's Office. This position emphasizes collaboration and resource coordination among service providers and stakeholders and does not provide clinical assessments, counseling, or case management services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills are essential.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, service providers, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, community development, human services, or a related field is preferred, or experience in local government, nonprofit organizations, housing stability, homelessness response, behavioral health, grant administration, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the City's primary point of contact regarding human service resources.
- Provide information and referrals to residents and connect individuals with appropriate agencies for intake and support services.
- Maintain and continually update a comprehensive directory of public, nonprofit, faith-based, and private assistance programs.
- Maintain resource information on City websites and communication platforms.
- Collaborate with Police, Fire, Streets, Parks, MODOT, emergency responders, and social service agencies to address and evaluate community concerns and report to Mayor.
- Coordinate relationships with nonprofit organizations, churches, healthcare providers, educational institutions, businesses, and governmental agencies.
- Coordinate meetings and collaborative efforts among community partners.
- Coordinate with City departments to implement community initiatives and improve communication.
- Assist with community outreach and public education efforts related to housing, homelessness, and human services initiatives.
- Provide staff support for the Mayor's Human Services Task Force and other advisory bodies as assigned, and assist with implementation of recommendations and initiatives.
- Coordinate stakeholders, timelines, and implementation activities for special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Mayor's Office.
- Identify grant opportunities and assist with grant administration, reporting, and compliance requirements, including initiatives supported through opioid settlement resources and other designated funding sources.
- Track program activities and prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for City leadership and elected officials.
- Recruit and coordinate volunteers and community partners as needed to support community initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
