Permanent Part Time Community Resource Coordinator

The City of Elgin is seeking an experienced and motivated Part Time Community Resource Coordinato r to join our Parks and Recreation Division. This position plays a key role in assisting with the City’s Community Restitution Program and multiple departments with tasks and logistics. The P.T. Community Resource Coordinator performs under the direct supervision of the Community Resource Coordinator. This position requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action while performing duties such as data entry, record maintenance, management of community restitution participants, and scheduling. 1. Leadership, Coordination and Oversight Conduct community restitution registration including reviewing court papers, interviewing defendants, entering cases into a database and maintaining timesheets. Assign, transport and supervise community restitution workers and supplies. Document and report violations of program guidelines or inappropriate behavior by community restitution workers to the Community Resource Coordinator. Assist with the supervision of community restitution workers during special events. Assist with festivals, parades and block parties by posting No Parking signs, helping with setup, takedown and logistics. 2. Public and Administrative Responsibilities Answer and return phone calls, voicemails, emails and 311 requests. Ensure proper care of City equipment. Attend and contribute to Special Events planning meetings as requested. Follow applicable City ordinances, policies, procedures, and regulations. Follow Rules of the Road and safe driving practices. Performs other duties and projects as required. Ability to work 30-40 hours average per week. Ability to work weekends and extended hours when necessary Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate and reinforce City rules, policies, and program requirements in a professional and diplomatic manner. Experience supervising staff and volunteers. Must possess a positive attitude, strong communication, organizational and customer service skills. Must be able to multitask and problem solve. General knowledge of the use and application of MS Office Suite and electronic mail systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred. Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, setting up tables and pop up tents, hanging banners and other similar duties. Must have a high school diploma or a GED. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. CPR/AED Certification is required within three months of employment. Experience supervising staff and volunteers preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, grasping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, good manual dexterity, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity for color, perception, depth perception, close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The ability to adjust focus is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work is performed in both office and field environments. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction environments, and traffic hazards may occur. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Elgin-1