Community Coordinator

Providing a Spectrum of Quality Services and Life Enhancing Opportunities for Individuals in the Community

Looking to hire a Community Coordinator to work out of our Western Regional Office in Grand Rapids.

This is a Full-time Hourly/Non-Exempt position. Flexible scheduling, benefit package and paid time off.

Starting rate is $17.00 hour.

Spectrum Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness. Our programs are designed to accommodate and serve up to six adults ages 18 and older who have behavioral challenges or socialization skill development which requires training. We provide individualized treatment which may include Self-Care Skills, Communication, Motor Skills, Social Skills, Cognitive, Daily Living Skills (housekeeping, survival skills), and Family Recreation in a 24-hour supervised living environment. Our programs focus on normalizing life patterns and each individual achieving his/her maximum potential while living as independently as possible and reintegrating back into the community.

We also provide Community Living Supports to Adults and Children in a one-on-one setting in their own private homes.

This is more than just "a job"; our employees are directly impacting the lives of people in our community.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Coordinator carries out public relations activities for Spectrum Community Services on behalf of the consumers and staff. The Community Coordinator provides assistance with ongoing projects and activities related to fundraising, administration, internal and external public relations, communications and consumer integration into the community. Supports culturally competent recovery-based practices and person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years previous experience working with consumers identified in the admission policy and program statement, with one of the years being supervisory or Lead experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective written, verbal and other communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with Windows based software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to provide leadership others to participate in fund raising events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a positive and supportive manner and to work effectively with staff, consumers and all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in tracking details and managing multiple tasks and priorities.

Requirements:

• Completion of all personnel hiring requirements.
• Three references deemed acceptable to Spectrum
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting, medical clearance (TB test, drug screen & physical), MVR clearance, MDHHS clearance, CMHA and State of MI clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates activities related to marketing and public relations projects, ensuring that goals and objectives are on schedule and within budget.
• Promotes the image of Spectrum in the community
• Communicate to persons’ served opportunities for community involvement. i.e: volunteer opportunities, recreational, social, educational.
• Provides oversight and direction regarding materials that are distributed in either verbal or written formats.
• Provides marketing materials and presentations for new and current programs.
• Coordinates marketing and public relations activities.
• Coordinates all marketing and public relation activities with the Area Director and/or the Director of Marketing for Spectrum Human Services.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of organizational fundraising events to benefit consumer.
• Responsible for recruiting and engaging volunteer group to assist with identified project.
• Develops acknowledgement letters for donations and volunteers.
• Maintains a database of donations and volunteers.
• Supports all public relations activities in assigned region.
• Prepares correspondence, maintaining accurate lists and hard files of donor records.
• Attends and participates in agency training activities as assigned.
• Completes all tasks and duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Spectrum Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Coordinates opportunities for community involvement. i.e: volunteer opportunities, recreational, social, educational.
• Coordinates activities for annual camp.
• Takes a role in developing and implementing the organizations’ CQI Plan.
• Creates reports on progress towards outcomes, including plans to improve as necessary. Shares these reports with all interested parties.
• All other duties as assigned by Administration.

It is the policy of Spectrum Human Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Spectrum will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.