Social & Community Services Coordinator-Advanced (OAAA #10109199+)

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date.

This job posting will be utilized for multiple vacancies. Focused on Health, economic and community development outreach.

The State Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) is charged with studying, identifying and providing possible solutions to issues of concern that is relevant to the African American Community. The New Mexico OAAA recognizes the need for targeted intervention strategies that address the produce sustained results. To that end, New Mexico OAAA endeavors to establish approaches that will strengthen collaborative networks that sustain on-going advocacy in the following focus areas: Advocacy and Policy, Community Development, Economic Development, Education Advancement, and Health Awareness.

Why does the job exist?

The Social and Community Service Coordinator positions focus on the following areas: Health Outreach, Economic Outreach, and Community Outreach. These positions will plan, organize and implement OAAA programs which will serve the Black/African American population statewide. Each position will develop interventions and strategies aimed at positively transforming communities. In addition, each position will provide resources which promote the remaining focus areas: Advocacy and Policy and Education Advancement.

How does it get done?

* Work with stakeholders and partners in the planning and execution of focus area related programs and events that impact the community with an emphasis on marginalized and underrepresented Black/African American population.
* Attend and participate in focus area related community and statewide meetings.
* Conduct presentations about OAAA programs.
* Develop strategies for engagement with local and state government.
* Establish and build new agency collaborations and partnerships.
* Attend state and community events.

Who are the customers?

This job is done for the marginalized and underrepresented Black/African American population, communities, and entrepreneurs and Black business owners in New Mexico statewide.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate(s) will have the following experience:

* Health, economic, and/or community development outreach and engagement
* Conducting presentations
* Creating educational materials
* Networking and working collaboratively with community leaders, organizations and government agencies

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

* Empathetic and compassionate
* Strong work ethic
* Excellent writing and communication skills
* Ability to travel to meet program needs

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology and/or Family Studies/Services and four (4) years of any combination of experience including working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 6 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience 4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both in an office and out in the community with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. This position will also require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds or less. This position is required to travel and work non-traditional hours due to programming.

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Agency Contact Information: Famika MasterPeace (505)-994-5481. famika.masterpeace@oaaa.nm.gov. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.