Community Services Coordinator

Cesar-Chavez-Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Classroom experience

Impactful community work

Non-profit environment

Pay range: $17-$21 hourly

Job summary

The Chavez Foundation in Los Angeles is seeking a Community Service Coordinator to oversee the Si Se Puede Community Center programs and related activities. You will supervise residents, volunteers, and student interns, and outreach to establish partnerships.

Responsibilities include implementing and supervising programs, classes, and activities for effectiveness, maintaining records, and ensuring ethical practices in serving low-income families across California and neighboring states.

Qualifications

• Preferred – at least 48 college credits from a two-year 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 may be required.
• Must provide proof of a negative TB test taken within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• 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, including Afterschool, Resident Social Services, Meal Distribution, Health and Wellness, and Community Outreach.
• Establish a welcoming environment within the facility for members and visitors.
• Maintain record keeping and document retention systems and compile comprehensive reports.

Skills

Bilingual

MS Office

Records management

Education

48 college credits

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-$21.00