Community Organizer

Job Description

Community Organizer

The Community Organizer, under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, will be responsible for the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have the basic understanding of the issue(s) affecting the Community as a whole, with special emphasis on the needs of the poor and disenfranchised residents.
• Must attend School Board, County, Town, City and Local Municipalities Meetings to keep abreast of issues that affect low-income community residents and the community at large.
• Responsible for Mobilizing and Galvanizing Community Residents around issues that affect and affect the quality of life of Nassau County Residents.
• Act as a Liaison of the organization as it relates to the interaction with other community groups in addressing issues and challenges affecting that particular community, as well as on a countywide level.
• Must be capable of assuming responsibility for independent projects, under the direction of the Program Director or other assigned designee.
• Responsible for submission of a Monthly Report to the Program Director.
• Must be generally responsible for implementing the CAP Advisory Council process.
• Establish and effectively maintain productive interagency relationships within the Network and community agencies.
• Will be required to take the Family Development Credential course.
• Responsible for assisting families and individuals in developing a family development plan and assisting them in setting short and long-term goals that will ultimately ensure them a path to self-sufficiency.
• Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the required job.
• Assist in the Development and Coordination of youth programs.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree and or have at least three (3) years experience in human services.
• Must be willing to following directives and assume responsibility in the absence of the Program Director.
• Must attend Advisory Council Meetings.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Must be familiar with Nassau County and the community in which he/she serves.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Software.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients and records.
• Bilingual preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Language:

• English/Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,000 - $35,000