Community Resources Coordinator Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Community Resources Coordinator City of West Palm Beach – 3.7 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $55,900 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Class E Bachelor’s degree 1 year Full Job Description Under general supervision, supports and administers care coordination services through identifying, establishing, and coordinating community resources to meet client needs, providing comprehensive information, and determining appropriate referral; performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Which are not in any hierarchical order) 1. Supports and administers care coordination services through identifying, establishing, and coordinating community resources to meet client needs, providing comprehensive information, and determining appropriate referrals. 2. Develops and implements systems to connect residents to sources and opportunities around housing, education, employment, financial capability, health/mental health other community resources. 3. Trains, supervises, and establishes work standards for assigned staff, including the community resource liaison, in support of assigned tasks, ensures performance standards are met; reviews work and provides assistance in complex and/or difficult situations; and takes disciplinary action as needed. 4. Coordinates new and existing programs internally and with other City departments and governmental agencies, social service providers, and private community agencies to ensure maximum program benefits and to prevent duplication. 5. Assist the Department’s leadership team with identifying and evaluating social service needs in the community, provides strategic guidance and oversight around service provision and resource allocation. 6. Develops and maintains a resource database of housing and social service providers, services, information and activities; prepares informational material as needed. 7. Establishes, maintains, and enhances cooperative relationships with City departments, non-profits, local service providers, civic groups; philanthropic organizations; and the homeless community. 8. Develop written protocols and tracking tools to improve the delivery of services. 9. Reviews and tracks referrals for assistance, ensuring the referrals are timely, complete and in compliance. 10. Conducts training and presentations on available resources or changes in existing resources. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned. Salary (Pay Grade 55) $55,900 Annually Excelent Benefits! Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a major in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services/Social Sciences, Healthcare or related field (education will be verified using the “Education Requirements” listed below) and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the development, delivery, monitoring, or evaluation of social service programs which must include one (1) year of experience working with resources and referrals to special needs populations. A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Education Requirements :

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by: a) a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or b) an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or c) an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); or d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above. International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements. Additional Details The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.

State of Emergency:

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City. How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date. The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans’ preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment. Currency USD