Community Services Coordinator

Cesar Chavez Foundation; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cesar Chavez Foundation is seeking a Community Service Coordinator to oversee Si Se Puede Community Center programs, including afterschool activities, resident social services, meal distribution, and health outreach. This role requires engaging with residents, volunteers, and student interns to plan and execute effective community services.

Strong emphasis on outreach, partnership building, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least 48 college credits or related experience in Education/Youth Development/Community Services.
• Preferably bilingual.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/Access).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Live scan fingerprint/background check required.
• TB test negative within last 2 years.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Must commute between sites.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified (or obtain within 30 days).
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as required for transportation, setting up activities.
• Ability to create partnerships to ensure site/programming requirements are met.
• Essential Worker position (no work from home).

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical practices by serving the community with professionalism.
• Manage Si Se Puede Community Center Programs: Afterschool, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness, Community Outreach.
• Create a welcoming environment for members and visitors.
• Maintain records and compile comprehensive reports.

Education

48 college credits or related experience in Education/Youth Development/Community Services

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Access)

Job description

Community Service Coordinator Position
The Chavez Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves low-income families in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas through affordable housing and social service programs.

Under the direction of the Regional Program Coordinator, the Community Service Coordinator oversees the operations of the Si Se Puede Community Center programs and related activities. This position involves the use of judgment, supervisory ability, and skills in resident/community planning. The position requires implementing and supervising programs, classes and activities for effectiveness. The position requires supervision of residents, volunteers, and student interns. Community Service Coordinators are required to outreach to the community and establish partnership when needed.

THE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Maintain all ethical practices of the Chavez Foundation. by serving the community with character, integrity, dignity, and a high degree of professionalism
• Manage all Si Se Puede Community Center Programs, which consist of an Afterschool Program, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness and Community Outreach
• Friendly, outgoing personality that establishes a welcoming environment within the facility for members and visitor
• Skill in maintaining record keeping and document retention systems and in compiling comprehensive reports

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred - Have at least 48 units of college credit from a two-year accredited college or related experience in Education/Youth Development/Community Services
• Preferably bilingual
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/Access) required
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Live scan Fingerprint/ background check
• Must provide proof of a negative TB test result taken within the last 2 years
• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three years
• This position does require the individual to commute between sites
• Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified (or obtain within 30 days) and maintain those certifications
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects as required for transportation, set up and conducting activities
• The ability to create partnerships to ensure all site/programming requirements are being met
• Essential Worker Position (This is not a work from home position)

THE BENEFITS:

• Gain classroom experience in non-traditional learning environment!
• Improve daily lives of residents by inspiring
• Transforming communities
• Pay Range: $17.00-$20.00 DOE