JOB TITLE
Community Resource Coordinator
PROGRAM
Post Release Services
REPORTS TO
Director of Community & Partnerships
SALARY
$82,486
LOCATION
Remote Georgia
JOB TYPE
Full-Time Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE
Five Days per Week, 40 Hours per Week
General Description
The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for building and managing a robust local partner network that can be mobilized to serve vulnerable children and their families, particularly those within the immigrant community. This position will play a central role in sourcing, managing, structuring, negotiating, and closing results-oriented key partnerships within their community ecosystem. The Community Resource Coordinator will work closely with program staff as a connector to key community agencies providing necessary resources for program clients and will work closely with staff to inform them of newly developed resources and in some cases, facilitate the development of programming responses to address unmet needs.
You have the following Competencies:
- Excellent multicultural communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Adapt to unexpected circumstances, think critically, and be resourceful.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adapt to frequent changes and bring new ideas and innovations to the workplace.
- Foster a harmonious work environment and find mutually beneficial resolutions that promote teamwork.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of experience in community-based and/or faith-based organizations OR high school diploma and at least eight (8) years of experience in community-based organizations, especially in the faith-based ecosystem.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with potential partners and community stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
- A valid driver's license to travel for meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field i.e. Sociology, Psychology, Human Services
What You'll Be Doing
- Cultivate relationships across diverse communities and connect programs and staff to the resources children and their families need including housing, education, employment, financial capability, health/mental health, social capital, and permanence that are responsive to their cultures and identities.
- Assess and gain an understanding of local community dynamics and opportunities for resources by networking, building, and identifying new partners which may include churches, public and vocational schools, colleges, childcare providers, legal resource providers, and employers
- Develop opportunities that can help recruitment efforts and build community resources for vulnerable children and their families
- Develop a list of the ecosystem available in specific site area i.e. community partners, and providers in the region suitable for referring children and sponsors.
- Maintain appropriate documentation on partner development meetings.
- Participate in training and meetings as recommended.
- This role requires local travel for meetings with partners and service.
- Related duties as assigned and may be revised as needed to meet program needs.
BENEFITS
- Remote work for eligible positions.
- Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).
- Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
- 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
- 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
- Every teammate gets long and short-term disability-free.
- Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
- Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS
- Meaningful employee engagement programs.
OTHER
- Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.
To apply:
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