Job description

The Passaic County Department of Human Services is seeking a detail-oriented Community Organization Specialist. Under the direction of the Human Services Director, the Community Organization Specialist is responsible for facilitating communication and coordination between community resources/services, community partners, and providers and does other related work as required:

• Gather data that will help the agency in responding to citizens’ needs, including specific surveys and reports.
• Communicates to the public the purpose of various programs and the impact it may have on their well-being.
• Help the community to identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.
• Motivate residents to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall well-being.
• Conduct door-to-door visits.
• Train residents in activities necessary for them to assist the administration in accomplishing the county’s community development goals.
• Ability to suggest strategies for the realization of community expectations.
• Provide training and technical assistance to residents in setting up their organizations and conducting meetings.
• Help residents navigate healthcare and social service programs.
• Knowledge of community residents and characteristics of the area, and of available services and programs in the area.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and information.
• Advocate for individuals and community health needs.

Education and Experience:

One (1) year of experience organizing groups of people in such fields as trade unionism, community organization, political action, or fundraising.

A Community Health worker license is a plus.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Knowledge of community agencies and resources. The ability to recognize developing social problems and recommend preventive action to avert crises.

License:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Paterson, NJ 07505: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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