Community Service Coordinator, DRC

Description

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Job Title: Community Service Coordinator

Location: Santa Maria, CA

Work Hours: Various hours (primarily 1st shift) based on client needs

Pay Rate: $21.86 per hour

Company Overview

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting responsible citizenship, accountability, and the well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems. Since 1962, CSI has pioneered community-based services that deliver supervision, treatment, and individualized support, empowering clients to reintegrate successfully into society. From establishing the first halfway house in New England to expanding to almost 50 programs in 9 states, CSI remains at the forefront of social change, serving thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. For more information, visit

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Community Service Coordinator to join our team at the Day Reporting Center (DRC) in Santa Maria, CA. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in helping individuals on parole successfully reenter society. Our DRCs provide community-based alternatives to incarceration, where clients work closely with case managers and employment specialists to develop meaningful goals and make positive changes in their lives. In this role, this position will be responsible for client supervision and community service project operation. Coordinate and develop community service project efforts. Ensure the safety and security of clients, the program and the community.

If you are someone who believes in second chances and wants to help others achieve their potential, this role is for you!

What You’ll Do

As an Community Service Coordinator, you will:

• Verify and document satisfactory completion of community service hours.
• Supervise client activities at work sites.
• Coordinate transportation, meals, and emergency situation responses at community service sites in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Complete intake paperwork and assist in client orientation.
• Assist clients in preparing job search itineraries.
• Identify and develop community service projects.
• Implement public relations/awareness activities.
• Coordinate and schedule client assignments to community service projects.
• Assess transportation, insurance, and equipment needs and recommend budget and work schedules.
• Provide programmatic and statistical reports as required.
• Conduct sanitation and safety inspections of all internal and external areas and equipment
• Document all shift activities and incidents in log.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client records and information.
• Complete additional client paperwork, maintain files and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks and monitor vehicle use, maintenance and repairs as assigned.
• Maintain accountability for client location at all times.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and abide by the Agency’s programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

What You Bring

• A high school diploma and three years’ experience working in trades, with the public and/or people in need.
• Possess sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Good written and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record is necessary to transport clients and a public service license required for driving Agency vehicles.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
  
  

Benefits

• Vacation: 2 weeks in the first year, 3 weeks after 1 year of service.
• Sick Leave: 7 days per year.
• Floating Holidays: 4 days per year.
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary vision, FSA, short-term disability, accident, hospital, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of service.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
  
  

Why Join CSI?

At CSI, you’ll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming lives and promoting long-term community safety. As an Employment Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals as they work toward independence and stability after incarceration. If you are passionate about social justice, believe in people’s potential for growth, and want to be part of a team creating lasting change, this is the perfect role for you.

Apply Today!

Join us in empowering individuals to rebuild their lives. Be part of the change—become an Employment Specialist at CSI.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.