COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.; City of Glen Cove (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc. is seeking a Community Organizer to address issues affecting low-income residents. The role involves community mobilization, serving as a liaison with groups, and attending various meetings to support residents' needs.

Qualified candidates should possess an Associate degree or relevant experience in human services, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with Nassau County.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or at least three years experience in human services.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.

Responsibilities

• Attend various municipal meetings to stay updated on community issues.
• Mobilize community residents around quality of life issues.
• Act as a liaison with other community groups.
• Complete Family Development Credential course.

Skills

Experience in human services

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with Nassau County community

Ability to work well with diverse populations

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate degree or 3 years experience in human services

Job description

The Economic Opportunity Commission is the designated anti-poverty agency in Nassau County; an innovative Community Action Agency devoted to facilitating and strengthening basic social relationships between individuals families, and social organizations.

For over 50 years, the EOC of Nassau County Inc., has provided programs and services to low-income Nassau County residents. During the past year, approximately 41,000 unduplicated low-income children, youth, individuals, and families accessed EOC Programs and services. As a Community Action Agency, the EOC of Nassau County, Inc., is a direct support for the County's residents who live at or below the federal poverty level. This includes those who are recognized as "working poor".

Job Description

The Community Organizer, under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Must have the basic understanding of the issue(s) affecting the Community as a whole, with special emphasis on the needs of the poor and disenfranchised residents.
• Must attend School Board, County, Town, City and Local Municipalities Meetings to keep abreast of issues that affect low-income community residents and the community at large.
• Responsible for Mobilizing and Galvanizing Community Residents around issues that affect the quality of life of Nassau County Residents.
• Act as a Liaison of the organization as it relates to the interaction with other community groups in addressing issues and challenges affecting that particular community, as well as on a countywide level.
• Must be capable of assuming responsibility for independent projects, under the direction of the Program Director or other assigned designee.
• Responsible for submission of a Monthly Report to the Program Director.
• Must be generally responsible for implementing the CAP Advisory Council process.
• Establish and effectively maintain productive interagency relationships within the Network and community agencies.
• Required to complete the Family Development Credential course.
• Responsible for assisting families and individuals in developing a family development plan and assisting them in setting short and long-term goals that will ultimately ensure them in a path to self-sufficiency.
• Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the required job.
• Assist in the Development and Coordination of youth programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and or have at least three (3) years experience in human services.
• Must be willing to follow directives and assume responsibility in the absence of the Program Director.
• Must attend Advisory Council Meetings.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Must be familiar with Nassau County and the community in which he/she serves.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients and records.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.