SUMMARY :

The Community Coordinator serves as the single point of contact, convener, facilitator and implementer of the Louisiana Prisoner Reentry Initiative (LA-PRI) in the local community. The Community Coordinator partners and maintains effective working relationships with local, state and federal elected/appointed officials, community leaders and the public; ensures stakeholder knowledge and solicits program support and sponsorship from diverse groups within the community; addresses community concerns by serving as a liaison between the local community, support staff, affiliated agencies and the public to ensure the execution of program logistics, client success and system-wide change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or

Experience:

Must have High School Diploma/HiSET equivalency and attended or graduated from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice or in a related field preferred. Two (2) years' experience in office administration is required. Experience and/or desire to work with offenders re-entering the community.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possess a privately owned vehicle, a valid license and automobile insurance, or must be able to access locations, possibly at a moment's notice that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Screenings:

A background screening will be completed as a condition of employment.