Community Outreach Coordinator - Behavioral Health & Wellness

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque is seeking a skilled manager to oversee program development and community services. This role involves coordinating with agencies, managing budgets, and ensuring effective community engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a background in social work or public administration.

Qualifications

• Five years of managerial experience in education or community program coordination.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct assigned programs within the area.
• Prepare and administer program budgets.
• Elicit community support for programs.

Skills

Program Development

Public Relations

Budget Preparation

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public administration, public relations, or education

Job description

Job Description

Plan, direct, lead, and oversee the more complex and difficult work of program development within an assigned division; coordinate services with outside agencies and the community; and perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks related to the assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. They are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, public administration, public relations, or education.
• Five (5) years of managerial experience working with education or community program implementation and coordination.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Possession of a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) certification is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Dependent on the position, may require possession of a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) certification and meeting all requirements of the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board for behavioral health services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Principles and practices of program development and implementation within the assigned area.
• Basic knowledge of behavioral health and social service needs and activities.
• Basic procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of research and program evaluation.
• Principles and practices of public relations.
• Marketing theories, principles, and practices and their application to community programs.
• Modern office equipment including computers and federal data collection systems.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct assigned programs within the area.
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for community services programs.
• Elicit community and organizational support for programs.
• Design solutions to management problems and training needs.
• Interpret and explain department policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer program budgets.
• Allocate resources cost-effectively.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.