The Community Coordinator participates in the planning, implementation, and case management of individual reentry plans and engages stakeholders including supervision caseload, their families and significant others, human service agencies, and volunteer and faith-based organizations in the process.

The Community Coordinator facilitates the seamless and successful execution of program goals and initiatives in the local communities;ensures stakeholder knowledge and solicits program support and sponsorship from diverse groups within the community. Serves as a liaison between the local community, support staff,and affiliated agencies to ensure the flawless execution of program logistics and client success.
 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is currently designated as a hybrid (50% in-office and 50% working in the community to build resource capacity and/or virtual work) position. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), requiring travel within the assigned circuit.  

• Manages assigned caseload by providing intensive case management, and facilitating linkages and communication with resource and service providers 

• Builds and maintains relationships with community stakeholders  

• Works in community to expand capacity with services such as housing, employment, substance abuse, mental health, transportation, etc. 

• Address the risks and needs and build on the identified strengths of each individual.  

• Coordinates and communicates DCS reentry goals and initiatives; facilitates the process of open communication and effective coordination to ensure community input is captured, and expectations for implementation are clearly defined. 

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  Coordinates meetings, focus groups and other local events to ensure effective two-way communication channels are established and maintained at all levels within the community. 

• Educates chiefs and CSOs on reentry services available.  Obtains feedback from CSOs as to their needs and how to improve reentry processes.  Attend staff meetings with respective offices and inform them of upcoming reentry events. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicant should meet at least three or more of the following:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Two years or more experience in program monitoring and compliance

• Two years or more of partnering with community and civic groups, community and civic leaders, agency leaders, public officials and the public to gain support for program initiatives

• Two years or more with strategic planning, implementation, community organizing, and etc.; and two years or more experience working in a human service delivery area

Open to internal (DCS employees) and external candidates.  

This posting is subject to close once a suitable candidate has been selected.

 

The Department of Community Supervision is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other related statuses, protected by applicable state and federal statutes. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation, when needed during the application or screening processes, by contacting the Office of Human Resources at human.resources@dcs.ga.gov
 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are an individual with a disability and wish to acquire this  job announcements in an alternative format, or if you require assistance or other reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the selection process, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at ada.request@dcs.ga.gov.