Community Connections Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health -
Social Work
Community Health
Community Connections Specialist
The Community Connections Specialist is a part-time grant-funded position, reporting to the Director of the Center for Family Involvement (CFI) at the Partnership for People with Disabilities (PPD) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Community Connection Specialists are specific to special populations and work with other CFI staff and volunteer Family Navigators to help family members of children and adults with disabilities identify and access information, services, and community supports that meet their needs.
Community Connection Specialists also outreach to organizations and groups in Virginia (and the country) with whom the CFI and Partnership should partner to meet the needs of all families with children and young adults with disabilities.
The work hours can be flexible, given the needs of the community (for example, evening hours, weekend hours, daytime hours). The position will be renewed each year, dependent upon performance and funding. Partnership staff receive mileage reimbursement according to CFI policies; a small wireless monthly stipend (if approved); and equipment (i.e., laptop, printer as necessary) to meet job requirements. This Community Connections Specialist position may be based in the Richmond office or work remotely, depending on the successful candidate's location.
The final work arrangement will be confirmed with the selected candidate.
The salary range is up to $24 per hour. All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Hours per Week: 16 hours a week Restricted Position:
Yes ORP Eligible:
No Flexible Work Arrangement:
Hybrid University
Job Title:
Coordinator
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