Coordinator Of Community Services

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm DST on Monday, October 12, 2026.

• Develops recommendations for the improvement of various community service programs and presents same to departmental managers
• Reviews reports from unit offices reflecting trends, issues, and recommended actions regarding unemployment, housing, social services, and other community problems
• Works with the community through existing block clubs, social media, school councils, and sports and cultural groups in order to seek means of solving community problems
• Refers problems and concerns to local social agencies equipped to deal with them
• Establishes and maintains good rapport between community institutions and the City
• Serves as liaison with community groups and represents the department at community meetings as required
• Assists with gathering, drafting and disseminating information about programs and activities
• Coordinates the establishment and maintenance of a central communications center during emergency situations to ensure proper practices and timely delivery of services
• Prepares periodic reports on the activities, status, and progress of various community programs
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees the administration of special and seasonal programs and activities

Additional duties may be required for this position

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THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.

• Eight (8) years of community or social service work experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in the Social Sciences or a directly related field, plus six (6) years community or social service experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences or a directly related field, plus four (4) years community or social service experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in the Social Sciences or a directly related field, plus three (3) years community or social service experience

You must provide a copy of your transcripts/diploma at the time of processing, if applicable.

• Standard office equipment (e.g., phone, printer, copier, computers, mobile devices)
• Standard productivity suites (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, etc.)

Considerable knowledge of:

• social services programs and resources
• promotional and public relations methods, practices, and procedures
• specialty program planning, development, coordination, and evaluation
• * particular needs, issues, and concerns of specific communities or groups (e.g., the elderly, disabled persons, domestic violence victims, youth)
• * social, developmental, cultural, environmental, and legislative issues and trends impacting targeted populations

Some knowledge of:

• applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines
• applicable computer software packages and applications
• Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and ordinances

• * ACTIVE LEARNING - Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• * ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
• * CRITICAL THINKING - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• * COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING - Identify complex problems and review related information to…