Community Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES, an affiliate of Spectrum Human Services

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 $16.50hour.

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 :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Requirements :

RESPONSIBILITIES :

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.