County Coordinator

WATEREE COMMUNITY ACTIONS INC•Columbia, SC

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

As a Site Coordinator, you will initiate, coordinate and conduct community action projects for low-income people within Richland County. You will receive general supervision from the Director of Community Services. This position is responsible for:  Providing supervision of program staff within the Richland County Community Services, to include completion of annual performance appraisals.  Implementing the programmatic guidelines and ensuring adherence to the grant agreement.  Reviewing files for accuracy and compliance to programmatic guidelines.  Batching and pledging applications in accordance with established operating procedures.  Development and maintenance of a Community Action advisory committee representative of the private, public and poor sectors of the county to support the CSBG and LIHEAP projects.  Keeping the public informed of projects and activities being offered to benefit the low-income community.  Performing administrative details as required for effective management and community support.  Participating in the design and implementation of an action plan for each county project.  Proposing and recommending changes in program approaches for gaining better results.  Maintaining accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes in accordance with Federal, State and County guidelines.

Requirements

Have at least two years college education and/or two years direct experience (required)
Have the ability to effectively supervise program staff
Have the ability to extract, understand and apply information.
Have the ability to relate, work and communicate with individuals from varying socio-economic backgrounds.
Possess excellent communication skills, particularly listening, and writing skills.
Have sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population served.
Possess strong organizational skills with ability to meet a demanding workload.
Be detail oriented to complete requirements of files and contract compliance.
Have experience with computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Be willing to travel within the 5 county service area occasionally.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Providing supervision of program staff within the Richland County Community Services, to include completion of annual performance appraisals.
Implementing the programmatic guidelines and ensuring adherence to the grant agreement.
Reviewing files for accuracy and compliance to programmatic guidelines.
Batching and pledging applications in accordance with established operating procedures.
Development and maintenance of a Community Action advisory committee representative of the private, public and poor sectors of the county to support the CSBG and LIHEAP projects.
Keeping the public informed of projects and activities being offered to benefit the low-income community.
Performing administrative details as required for effective management and community support.
Participating in the design and implementation of an action plan for each county project.
Proposing and recommending changes in program approaches for gaining better results.
Maintaining accurate documentation of service objectives and outcomes in accordance with Federal, State and County guidelines.