Community Relations Specialist

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference. SCOPE OF POSITION: The Community Relations Specialist provides administrative and operational support to the Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Community while serving as the primary point of contact for residents, families, visitors, and prospective residents. This position supports the Executive Director and Director of Resident Care through administrative coordination, resident and family communication, admissions support, and community engagement while helping ensure a welcoming and positive experience for all who interact with the community. We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. The Community Relations Specialist plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the community through a combination of administrative, customer service, admissions, and resident support responsibilities. This position greets residents, families, visitors, and prospective residents, coordinates tours and move-ins, maintains resident and prospective resident records, and provides administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Resident Care. Responsibilities also include responding to non-clinical resident and family concerns, coordinating office operations, assisting with resident activities and outside appointments, maintaining organized records, and collaborating with other departments to support residents and enhance their overall experience. The Community Relations Specialist also assists with general office functions, supports community initiatives, and provides backup support to other non-clinical departments as needed. Requires the ability to work at the office from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday with occasional variation of scheduled hours during peak times or at the request of the Executive Director. Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; and High School Diploma/GED; and Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience; or An equivalent combination of education, work and experience will be considered. CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification helpful. Equal Employment Opportunity Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required. #J-18808-Ljbffr