JOB TITLE Community Resource Coordinator PROGRAM Post Release Services REPORTS TO Assistant Program Director SALARY $36.06 Hourly LOCATION New York City, NY Bronx, NY JOB TYPE Full-Time Exempt WORK SCHEDULE Five Days per Week, 40 Hours per Week General Description The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for building and managing a robust local partner network that can be mobilized to serve vulnerable children and their families, particularly those within the immigrant community. This position will play a central role in sourcing, managing, structuring, negotiating, and closing results-oriented key partnerships within their community ecosystem. The Community Resource Coordinator will work closely with program staff as a connector to key community agencies providing necessary resources for program clients and will work closely with staff to inform them of newly developed resources and in some cases, facilitate the development of programming responses to address unmet needs. About You The ideal candidate for our program is a self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping the most vulnerable children and families thrive. You are also a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who is also a highly motivated, self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of taking ownership and working independently to meet communicated programmatic goals. You have the following Competencies:
- Excellent multicultural communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Adapt to unexpected circumstances, think critically, and be resourceful.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Adapt to frequent changes and bring new ideas and innovations to the workplace.
- Foster a harmonious work environment and find mutually beneficial resolutions that promote teamwork.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of experience in community-based and/or faith-based organizations OR high school diploma and at least eight (8) years of experience in community-based organizations, especially in the faith-based ecosystem.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with potential partners and community stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
- A valid driver's license to travel for meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field i.e. Sociology, Psychology, Human Services
What You'll Be Doing
- Will carry a small caseload of post release services, as needed.
- Ensure staff comply with US and ORR policies, procedures, and mandated timeframes.
- Responsible for the supervision of staff providing home study and post release services, and oversight of the department for PRS Level I and II Cases.
- Gather and continuously report the progress of expected outcomes and implement improvement strategies.
- Evaluate recommendations made by staff on sponsor's ability to provide appropriate care and a safe environment for the child.
- Assess, identify, verify, and provide recommendations in areas where additional support, resources, or information may be needed to meet a child's needs and provisions of a safe environment.
- Provide guidance on trauma informed crisis intervention strategies and services, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure child's safety and well-being in a crisis.
- Assist in the coordination and scheduling of interviews, home visits, management of caseloads and travel for staff.
- Maintain appropriate documentation, safeguard confidential records, and protect personally identifiable information according to program regulations.
- Identify and report concerns related to children and sponsors, life-changing events and significant incidences to the program administration and ORR. Act as a mandated reporter and report abuse/neglect to child protective services and law enforcement according to the requirements by the state where services are being provided.
- Participate in training, and meetings, and maintain quality improvement initiatives as recommended.
- This role requires travel to provide services, and conduct meetings with staff in surrounding areas in the U.S.
- Related duties as assigned and may be revised as needed to meet program needs.
About Urban Strategies Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource, and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America. COMPANY CULTURE Our work is driven by our three core values:
Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential. BENEFITS
- Remote work for eligible positions.
- Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family).
- Vision is covered 100% (individual or family).
- 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
- 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
- Every teammate gets long and short-term disability-free.
- Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
- Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS
- Meaningful employee engagement programs.
- Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.
OTHER
- Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.
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