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Marathon Family Success Center Coordinator
CAPCO Job Posting: Marathon Family Success Center Coordinator
Position: Family
Development Advocate specific to Marathon Family Success Center
Coordination
Program: Family
Development
Reports to: Family
Development Director
Status: Part-time,
Non-Exempt, for 15-20 hours per week
Main Work Location: Marathon Central High School
Job
Function: Assist in planning, developing, and coordinating a
continuing program with resident groups, individuals, organizations, and
agencies in the Marathon community for residents of all ages. Assist with the
problems confronting low-income residents and hold a positive approach to their
solution with the ability to communicate through public speaking and writing.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Implement
Family Development process in the Marathon community through programs,
community outreach, and case management with specific case load and families.
Provide
reports to the Family Development Director as required, with all necessary
information to include specific program progress, needs, and problems.
Keep
the Family Development Director advised on unified community concerns and
issues on a regular basis through scheduled meetings.
Maintain
an efficient system of data collection and flow.
Assist
with Community Action Angels planning and implementation including fundraising,
activities, and record-keeping.
Plan,
develop, and implement innovative approaches within the Marathon community
including programs geared toward youth and families.
Work
cooperatively with other CAPCO programs and community agencies.
Responsible
for working with community groups and agencies to identity issues and
appropriate solutions.
Possess
functional knowledge of other local, state, and federal programs relating to
low income individuals. Work with other human services agencies in order to
create a more effective flow of service in the community.
Participate
in training programs which relate to job responsibilities (i.e. Family
Development Credential).
Responsible
for coordinating the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers
Responsible
for the overall coordination and operation of the Marathon Family Success
Center.
Education
and/or Experience
Associate's
degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; plus
three years experience in social work, human services or related field; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
in developing and coordinating community initiatives to provide maximum
resident participation through planned outreach activities.
Other
Skills and Abilities
Experience in working with individuals, neighborhood groups (youth and
adults) and community organizations. Ability to grasp the problems confronting
low-income residents, especially fiscal challenges. Working knowledge of the
family development process.
Physical
Demands & Work Environment
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Must be able to travel to various locations. Ability to work flexible hours to
support the program.
The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and we do not discriminate against employees or applicants for
employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to:
veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, age, and physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make
reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates in adherence of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and New York Human Rights Act.
Application Deadline: Interested candidates should apply
using the application link or forward a resume and letter of interest no later
than Thursday, August 19, 2021 via email at hiring@capco.org or at the Main Office, 32
N. Main St., Cortland, NY 13045.