Contract Community Activities & Services Coordinator

Reserve at River Walk Apartments, Columbia, SC

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Project Access provides programs and services to over 27,000 children, families, and seniors living in affordable housing communities across the country. As an onsite service provider, we envision that all residents of affordable housing communities have the opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency and maximize their full potential.

**This is a temporary position anticipated to last approximately 3 months. Subject to change.**

What you’ll be doing:

· Connecting with residents to identify & provide services that promote self-sufficiency.

· Coordinate the staffing and presentation of onsite classes, programs, and services. Types of programs include, but are not limited to: after-school programming, ESL classes, nutrition education, health information/awareness, financial education, etc.

· Support with Food Resource and Distribution needs in the community.

· Maintain partnerships with local providers to deliver services & programs.

· Plan & facilitate events, including community building events, throughout the year.

· Provide residents with information & referrals to access community resources.

· Maintain relationships with property managers.

· Publish a monthly newsletter including a calendar of events for distribution to residents.

· Maintain a resource directory of local service providers.

· Collect applicable resident data such as program attendance

· Use of personal automobile to acquire program supplies & attend offsite meetings (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate when in accordance with company policy).

What you’ll bring to the table:

· A drive and passion to provide quality services and programs to residents

· Minimum of one year of experience in delivering social services, working with youth, adults, and diverse populations demonstrating cultural humility and community awareness.

· Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Publisher) & Outlook.

· Strong time management, administrative, and organizational skills.

· Strong communicator; high level of verbal, written, and listening skills

· Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and availability of insured vehicle.

· Able to lift up to 30 pounds which may include large boxes of food for a supplemental food distribution program. The physical activity of this position includes bending, walking, kneeling, reaching, and step climbing.

The details:

· Location: The Family Resource Center is located on the grounds of the Reserve at Riverwalk Apartments 4501 Bentley Drive Columbia, SC 29210

· This is a temporary, full-time position, 40 hours per week

· Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm

· Wage: $20.00-$22.00/hr

Equal Opportunity: Project Access, Inc. is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve and National Guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Project Access participates in E-Verify

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• youth/family programming: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person