Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) is hiring one (1) new Service Coordinator. OBCDC is a non-profit organization serving the residents of the Rockaways, with particular attention to those living in public housing developments, to promote self-sufficiency.
Responsibilities: The Service Coordinator will:
- Coordinate services through local service delivery networks, organize community-building activities, and identify and maintain relationships with partners.
- Outreach to residents, provide case management and follow-up, educate about education and employment opportunities, and develop individualized service plans.
- Oversee all site resident activities including OBCDC's current programs.
- Coordinate a local planning committee, create marketing materials, represent OBCDC at community events and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelors' degree preferred with at least 4 years experience in human services, or area of coordination (employment, elder, education, youth, etc.), with focus on serving low-income populations; Associate degree with 6 years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to represent OBCDC with agencies and at community meetings.
- Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community service/development with focus on serving public housing residents
- Knowledge of Rockaways community a plus
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
- Self-starter, who is able to work with limited supervision
- Knowledge of MS Office applications
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Full-time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to
Service Coordinator Search
Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation
434 Beach 54th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
obcdc4@nyc.rr.com
No phone calls, please.
