Social Services Coordinator

palmbeachstate; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Educational leave

PSLF

Remote/hybrid opportunities

Wellness programs

Leadership programs

Retirement options

Job summary

Palm Beach State College seeks a Social Services Coordinator to support department operations, including collegewide food pantry activities, partner development, and community outreach. The role requires evenings, weekends, and possible closings, with employment contingent on grant funds.

The position supports student crises triage, coordinates ongoing services, and helps with marketing and reporting to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and one year of related experience required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains pantry inventory and tracks donations.
• Schedules inspections and maintains licenses/certifications.
• Conducts student intakes and schedules counseling and case management appointments.
• Participates in outreach events for the department.
• Produces and organizes marketing, educational materials for pantry and services.
• Links to community resources and prepares correspondences and reports.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Diversity engagement

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Titanium EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for assisting in operational and organizational duties supporting the department to include collegewide food pantry operations. Coordinates delivery, organization, and distribution of supplies. Will assist with developing community-based partnerships to increase engagement with programs. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and possibly during college closings. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

What a day of a Social Services Coordinator looks like:

• Maintains pantry inventory, tracks donations, and promotes food pantry via marketing campaigns.

• Ensures all standards for food handling, storage, set up, and distribution are followed.

• Schedules inspections and maintains any licensing and certifications necessary for efficient operations.

• Conducts student intakes, triages students in crisis, and schedules ongoing counseling, medical, and case management appointments.

• Participates in and facilitates educational and outreach events for the department.

• Produces, orders, and organizes marketing, educational, and other materials related to pantry and other department services.

• Responds for requests for linkage to community resources as well as differing college resources.

• Prepares correspondences, reports, and other administrative duties to support projects and the department.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree

• One year of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner

• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems, driving solutions through to completion

• Working with diverse populations who may be experiencing mental health challenges, housing and food insecurities, and additional psycho-social stressors

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Work on multiple campus locations

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or any other mental health related field

Knowledge of:

• Titanium electronic medical records (EMR) software

Skilled in:

• Research and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action

Ability to:

• Speak publicly

• Coordinate outreach events

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Operate a motor vehicle

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

This is a grant-funded position with a fixed salary range. The minimum hourly base pay is $21.44, with the final salary offer contingent on the candidate’s education and experience, and the availability of grant funds.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of September 9, 2026.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled