What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Program Specialist- Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center(PARC) position at City of Savannah?
The Human Services Department has an amazing opportunity just for you as a Community Program Specialist.
This position organizes and leads participants in a variety of cultural and recreational activities and provides technical support for department operations.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!
Your future begins here...Click APPLY now to take the first steps towards your new career!
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Work Location: 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
This position organizes and leads participants in a variety of cultural and recreational activities and provides technical support for department operations.
We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!
Your future begins here...Click APPLY now to take the first steps towards your new career!
- Plans, develops, organizes, and leads a variety of cultural and leisure activities for participants and coordinates the daily schedule of activities.
- Supervises children, adults and seniors in a variety of activities, including but not limited to enrichment programs, arts, crafts, recreational games, and computer.
- Maintains activity and attendance records of participants during functions.
- Provides first aid in cases of minor injuries.
- Maintains accurate program records and participant files; inputs data and maintains database.
- Responds to inquiries from the public in person and by telephone and refers customers to appropriate resources.
- Creates and maintains reports, records, and files.
- Schedules appointments and cases according to availability.
- Performs inventory control of equipment; orders supplies, and equipment as needed.
- Verifies eligibility of applicants. Input household income and member information in HUD system of applicant qualifies per the poverty guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Work Location: 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
Work Schedule:
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of program eligibility determination and program administration.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of community organizing.
- Knowledge of services, activities and resources available through community organizations.
- Knowledge of neighborhood demographics.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of volunteer recruitment and retention techniques.
- Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
- Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
- Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
- Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Salary : $40,821
