Community Organizer

The Community Organizer, under the direction and supervision of the Program Director, will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities Must have the basic understanding of the issue(s) affecting the Community as a whole, with special emphasis on the needs of the poor and disenfranchised residents Must attend School Board, County, Town, City and Local Municipalities Meetings to keep abreast of issues that affect low-income community residents and the community at large. Responsible for Mobilizing and Galvanizing Community Residents around issues that affect and effect the quality of life of Nassau County Residents. Act as a Liaison of the organization as it relates to the interaction with other community groups in addressing issues and challenges affecting that particular community, as well as on a countywide level. Must be capable of assuming responsibility for independent projects, under the direction of the Program Director or other assigned designee. Responsible for submission of a Monthly Report to the Program Director. Must be generally responsible for implementing the CAP Advisory Council process. Establish and effectively maintain productive interagency relationships within the Network and community agencies. Will be required to take the Family Development Credential course. Responsible for assisting families and individuals in developing a family development plan and assisting them in setting short and long-term goals that will ultimately ensure them a path to self-sufficiency. Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the required job. Assist in the Development and Coordination of youth programs. Qualifications Associate degree and or have at least three (3) years experience in human services. Must be willing to following directives and assume responsibility in the absence of the Program Director. Must attend Advisory Council Meetings. Ability to work well with a diverse population. Must be familiar with Nassau County and the community in which he/she serves. Excellent communication and writing skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Software. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Must maintain confidentiality regarding clients and records. #J-18808-Ljbffr