Community Services Coordinator

City of Stanton; Stanton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Services Coordinator to enhance community engagement and oversee recreation programs. This role involves planning and implementing various services aimed at fostering healthy living and cultural unity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, where your efforts will help empower youth and improve the quality of life for residents. If you are passionate about community service and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in human services and community programs.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation or public administration required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement community services and recreation programs.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations and schools.

Skills

Community Development

Program Planning

Public Relations

Conflict Resolution

Budget Management

Effective Communication

Cultural Diversity Awareness

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Open Until Filled. Apply Early! The first review date is: May 26, 2025

The City of Stanton is accepting applications for the position of Community Services Coordinator to fill one (1) vacancy in the Community Services Department.

WORK SCHEDULE:4-day workweek, Monday - Thursday (7am-6pm) with some weekend special events

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of positions in this classification is to plan, develop, implement and oversee a wide range of community services and recreation programs and special events. This Community Services Coordinator position will be responsible for the development and ongoing supervision of Civic Center operations, programming for older adults, contract classes, and other community programs and events.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop community knowledge and build partnerships that will benefit the youth and at-risk youth of the community and their programs.
• Plan, organize and implement programs for the community that foster healthy living, cultural unity, and community identity.
• Provide advisory support and act as liaison to committees, community organizations and schools involved in human service programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a program budget and prudently allocate resources to accomplish program activities.

• Develop public relations materials and develop strategic alliances with media for the marketing of programs and promotion of the benefits of human service programs to the participants and the community.

• Work cooperatively with community organizations and agencies to build coalitions that will improve human service programs for the Stanton community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to governmental agencies and community groups.
• Respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Administer instructor/provider contracts; develop program budgets and monitor for contract compliance and appropriate expenditures.
• Maintain and update records, including registration information on program participants.
• Use a computer to perform job-related tasks.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Theories, principles and practices common to the field of youth development, recreation and human services.
• Current human services and social issues affecting the lives of citizens in the city.
• Techniques for counseling, education, intervention, and conflict resolution.
• Effective practices for budgeting and personnel supervision and management.
• Requirements for working within grant guidelines and for maintaining grant-required accounting and other records.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision, employee motivation and team building.
• Techniques for effective verbal and written communication, including preparation of reports, grants, evaluations and other material as appropriate.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

• Ability to assess community needs and to develop and locate providers for specific programs and services to address those needs; ability to obtain and evaluate input from related community groups, committees and individuals.
• Skills in resource development to garner grants, donations, sponsorships and in-kind services beneficial to human service programming.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and how it is pertinent to working with youth and their families.
• Good judgment, analytical and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle competing priorities and demands.
• Ability to facilitate effective collaboration and agreement among employee and community groups.
• Ability to empower at-risk youth in the planning and leadership of youth activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with city staff, outside agencies and service providers and the public; ability to communicate in Spanish is desirable.
• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to assess the human services needs of those contacted in the course of the work, and to provide services or make referrals to needed resources as needed.
• Ability to effectively supervise part-time Community Services staff, volunteers and interns.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for special events and meetings; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Three years experience in handling human service programs and supervising community recreation programs and activities.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, public administration, education, health, human services, or a related area.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification after appointment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a standard office environment requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, dragging and lifting office items weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment.
• Ability to hear and convey detailed or important instructions or information verbally and accurately.
• Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents.
• Ability to communicate with both the public and co-workers in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions and inclement weather.
• Adapt to standard office sounds generated by office equipment as well as standard noise levels resulting from communication with co-workers and the general public.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

An official City of Stanton on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to bemostqualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.

Once an employment offer has been made, all candidates will participate in a confidential background investigation, have their fingerprints reviewed by the Department of Justice and be required to take a pre-employment medical exam which may include a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

The City of Stanton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.