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Company Name : Virginia Dept of Social Services – Local
Location : New Kent, VA
Position : Program Coordinator
Job Description : The New Kent Department of Social Services is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to join our team of dedicated professionals in providing advocacy and quality services to individuals and families to help them achieve self-sufficiency; to preserve and restore families; and to protect the well-being of children, aged adults and adults with disabilities. The Department aims to be a single point of contact for the delivery of integrated client-centered and community-focused programming in a safe and welcoming environment in order to better the lives of the citizens we serve. The Community Outreach Coordinator position will uphold the mission and vision of the agency while supporting the changing needs of our growing community.
This position represents the full performance level and is responsible for providing overall program management and coordination of an outreach and emergency services program by developing, coordinating and providing programs, resources and services to meet client needs. The employee will plan and develop strategies for improving outcomes and implement services programs.
Provides overall program management and coordination of a human services program area; Prepares and reviews grant proposals and monitors program grants to determine compliance with prescribed policy, procedures and operating standards, program regulations, or contractual requirements; Develops programs; Organizes and directs special projects; Assesses community needs and develops community resources for meeting those needs; Reviews and recommends revision of agency or community programs to meet changing client and community needs; Coordinates agency and community resources and programs; Works cooperatively with other employees, clients, agencies, and the public; Assesses and identifies needs, resources and community trends; Makes presentations to community groups, boards and commissions; Coordinates with clients, colleagues, community and other agencies to improve program and outreach service delivery; Functions effectively as a team member; Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, county officials, team members, state/federal agencies, granting/funding agencies, community organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction; Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, or other guidelines related to assigned program area; Attends workshops and training sessions; and Presents plans and recommends policies and procedures and program budgets for approval.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of: principles and practices of assigned human services programs; occupations and activities characteristic of assigned program services; program practices, techniques, and methods; project management processes and techniques; local service agencies and organizations and departmental programs and activities; program management and development; laws, regulations, policies and standards related to the program; program goals and objectives; program terminology, principles and methods utilized in the program; and human behavior.
Skill in: operating a computer to enter, retrieve or modify data; and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations; seek and apply for grants and alternate funding to support program needs and goals; assess program and staff needs; plan, coordinate and evaluate program activities; train, advise, direct and evaluate others on the program requirements; maintain effective working relationships with others; identify problems and needs and assess services in problem solving; interpret and apply regulations and procedures; conduct effective training; public speaking; interact professionally with a diverse group of people; produce meaningful, clear, and concise documents with the proper grammar and usage; organize and prepare statistical records; perform mathematical calculations; and read understand, and interpret program/technical reports and related materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or related area with work experience in the assigned program area OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have a valid Virginia driver’s license without restrictions and the driving record must meet agency standards on or before hire date; applicants must also meet a level of insurability set by the agency.
Responsible for shelter duty during times of disaster.
Applicants may be subject to a DMV/driving record check, pre-employment drug screen, Central Registry (CPS) check and/or criminal history search.
This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1720 requiring applicants to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply through the online system.
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