Resident Services Coordinator

RAINBOW HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION•Bakersfield, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Services Coordinator delivers educational and community-building programs for residents and coordinates with local third-party service providers to enhance those programs. The role supports low-income individuals and families, provides resources to help residents overcome social and economic barriers, and plans and administers youth activities. The coordinator should be motivated, organized, compassionate, professional, approachable, resourceful, and able to build relationships and partnerships. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, based in Bakersfield, California, and may require working at different sites as scheduled.

Requirements

Experience in education or social services.
Reliable personal or public transportation.
Willingness to work at different sites as scheduled.
Willingness to undergo and pass a background check and drug test.
Enthusiasm for working with people.
Experience successfully working with diverse populations.
Ability to build relationships with community partners and resources.
Live within 25 miles of the target zip code.
Energetic, positive attitude and ability to provide quality customer service.
Creative, resourceful, result-oriented self-starter who builds relationships easily.

Nice To Haves

Social work experience is preferred.
Desire to organize community and social services events and experiences, or proven ability to quickly develop those skills.
Desire to gain skills and knowledge about the daily realities facing low-income families.

Responsibilities

Support the needs of low-income individuals and families.
Deliver educational workshops to residents.
Coordinate and provide resident social activities.
Provide quality customer service.
Provide resources and connect residents to opportunities that help bridge social and economic barriers to goals and advancement.
Report program outcomes to the Rainbow Resident Services Division.
Maintain the Resource Center in a clean and presentable condition.
Plan, implement, promote, and administer youth activities and programs.
Ensure a safe, fun, and positive environment within the youth program.
Organize and oversee volunteers for the Youth Enrichment Program.
Coordinate with local third-party service providers to enhance resident programs.