Community Coordinator

Description

Full-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position

35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

$40,000.00-$45,000.00 annual salary

BASIC FUNCTION OF COMMUNITY COORDINATOR:

Promote culturally appropriate nutrition and health literacy to enhance equitable community response to nutrition related programing and education for older adults (age 60 and older). This includes providing community outreach, education, implementation of programs and referrals to community resources that are needed. Supervise, train and direct Café Managers and volunteers at various congregate sites in the Central Naugatuck Valley Region.     

RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY COORDINATOR:

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships across diverse communities of older adults (age 60 and older) and community partners. 
• Provide basic needs/supports to community members by providing accurate information and needed services to address social determinants as it relates to lack of nutritious food and other health risk.
• Survey identified senior groups to determine program interests and service needs.  
• Conduct outreach, recruitment and referrals to agencies, organizations and community partners to increase engagement in program initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to data collection requirements and assist with timely preparation of various reports.
• Participate in the implementation of programs and facilitate program production for senior groups with a focus on nutrition, health, socialization and culture.
• Create and disseminate marketing and messaging materials such as but not limited to pamphlets, brochures and flyers.
• Monitor program effectiveness by collecting data on program attendance and participant evaluations.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement and data driven decision making process to assess the efficacy of programming and to drive programmatic refinements.
• Interview and make hiring recommendations for Café Managers. 
• Train and direct all café managers/volunteers in recording/tracking required data, monitor and advise managers on job responsibilities and overall conformance to Title IIIC and Department of Social Services requirements.
• Visit cafes as needed to inspect and ensure compliane with all health and food safety requirements. 
• Weekly oversight of Senior Dine program including but not limited to processing new referrals, processing payments for meal orders and provide back up data entry for Administrative Coordinator.
• Responsible for maintaining a roster of substitute café managers and coordinating coverage when regular staff needs time off.
• Facilitate as needed all special events held at the cafés.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF COMMUNITY COORDINATOR:

Education:

High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred. Similar combination of education and directly related work experience.  

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in working with diverse communities preferably older adults (age 60 and older). 
• Experience conducting community outreach and managing relationships with community partners.  
• Previous experience in Nutritional Services a plus.  
• Bilingual in Spanish.    

Job Skills:

• Ability to establish a rapport with senior citizens and staff at all levels.  
• Time management and organization skills.
• Flexibility. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong capability to multi task, work independently and in collaboration with others with minimal supervision.  
• Public speaking.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.  

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid CT driver's license, required auto insurance and access to privately owned reliable transportation.
• Obtain ServSafe certification within a year of hire.

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Vacation Time
• Personal Time
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay

New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.

New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.

In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.

In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.

While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Energy Assistance and Weatherization
• AIDS / HIV Prevention
• Fatherhood Initiative
• Employment Education and Training
• Child Welfare and Family Development Services
• Early Childhood Education Programs
• Elderly Services
• Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
• Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000