Social Service Coordinator (Part Time)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• •Minimum of two years related experience and/or training
• •Equivalent combination of education and experience
• •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• •Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• •Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• •Knowledge of Spreadsheet Software (Excel)
• •Knowledge of Word Processing Software (Word)
• •Knowledge of Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
• •Knowledge of Presentation software (PowerPoint)
• •Ability to effectively communicate with residents (handle concerns, complaints and issues)
• •Ability to interface and network with community organizations and provider agencies
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted and customer service-oriented environment
• •Ability to work as a team, interact with others in a professional/pleasant manner and exercise problem-solving skills
• •Ability to apply principles of logical thinking or define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action
• •Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population and group of personalities
• •Understanding of social service funding, eligibility and access to community services
• •Understanding of the neighborhood and available services
• •Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• •Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• •Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
• •Social Service software experience
• •Previous experience as a Social Service Coordinator
• •Access to reliable transportation
• •Capability to adapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance
• •Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• •Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• •Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• •Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology or other social science major
• •MSW or Masters in Counseling
• •Community organization