Job description

Come join a team that is making a difference in our local communities!

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

WCA is currently seeking a full-time School Outreach Coordinator to engage with the 17 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across Westmoreland County to determine the LEAs individual gaps/needs. This can include providing training, assisting with other identified needs and connecting students or families to the Youth Systems Navigator.

Responsibilities:

• Build rapport with the 17 LEAs in Westmoreland County.
• Coordinate with LEA to determine needs/gaps.
• Create an individualized plan with each LEA that includes creative solutions for identified gaps.
• Work with LEA to develop methods to increase identification of students and families experiencing homelessness.
• Connect identified students and families to county resources and the Youth Systems Navigator.
• Create training tools for and with LEA to provide training and technical assistance on topics related to youth housing instability/homelessness.

Requirements:

• Bacheor's degree with major course work in either Sociology, Social work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or other related field OR high school diploma and 12 semester hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, or other social service and 2 years experience in public or private human services, of which one year must be mental health direct care experience.
• Prior experience working with transition age youth and working with individuals experiencing homelessness/housing instability.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff and other youth serving systems within Westmoreland County.
• Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule within a 40 hour work week as program needs dictate.

School Outreach Coordinator salary based on experience: $19.32 to $22.12.

Please include a cover letter with your resume.

Go to www.westmorelandca.org for a full job description.

Westmoreland Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.32 - $22.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid vaccine required. Medical or religious exemptions accepted.

Work Location: One location

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