Join our Team! Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time (40 hours per week; benefits eligible) Family and Community Support Coordinator within the Family Enrichment department. The Family and Community Support Coordinator will work with low-income individuals, families, and multigenerational families to increase their self-sufficiency by helping them access community resources and assess their eligibility for a variety of benefits and programs. This is a hybrid position working out of the Rockland office, your home and to meet with families in their home or community settings.
Location: Rockland, Maine
Family and Community Support Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Assist with applications, monitor applications for services, work in conjunction with other community service providers.
- Assist families to achieve financial independence by helping to create individual service plans, develop employment skills, and identify employment opportunities.
- The successful candidate will be comfortable working with adults and children who may experience crisis and/or homelessness.
- The candidate will have strong listening skills, creative problem-solving skills, ability to think outside of the box, and willingness to learn of services that are available to assist families.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong community partnerships.
Family and Community Support Coordinator Requirements:
- Associates degree in Social Work or related field, and 3-5 years successful experience working with individuals and families.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
- Working knowledge of area resources for low income individuals.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Maintain the confidentiality of client files and information.
- Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)
- 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)
- Paid Time off-3 Days upon hire
- Paid training for all required certifications
- Dental/Health/Vision
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Incentives
The rate of pay for this position starts at $20.34 per hour, and additional compensation may be given consideration with relevant experience. Those with related education and experience are encouraged to apply.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Join our team by applying on line at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org to request an application and job description.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace.