Community Engagement Coordinator

You have a gift – you are a communicator and thrive on bringing people together. You are good on the phone, face-to-face and in group settings. You are a good writer and can navigate many computer systems. You are self-motivated, organized and a planner. You value being able to interject some creativity in your work.

You believe that everyone has the right to direct their own life. You understand that each person is born with value and rights. You genuinely care about people and want nothing more than to see people not only succeed but thrive in what they do.

If so, we may call you our next Community Engagement Coordinator!

Key tasks of the CE Coordinator:

• Plans and facilitates customer events.
• Connects and communicates with customers and partners using various media including, mail, email and social media platforms.
• Generates regular newsletters.
• Attends in-person meetings with clients, staff and stakeholders.
• Facilitates regular Advisory Council meetings.
• Coordinates and assists in marketing and choice advising efforts.
• Ensures communications are accessible by our diverse customer base.
• Coordinates emergency communications and emergency preparedness efforts.
• Manages resources and funding for customer emergency preparedness.
• Serves as a back-up Assessor.

What does the job look like?

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday day shifts with evening and weekend hours as needed
• Work setting will include both office and community locations
• Office hours 8am-4:30pm
  • Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting, including typical office noise, activity and light levels.
  • Office space may be shared with at least one coworker
• Regular travel with exposure to weather conditions

What can you expect from us?

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• The resources, equipment and materials needed to do the job and do it well.
• A commitment to manageable workloads.
• An accessible workspace.
• Competitive wages and benefits package.

Benefits:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Personal Day
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply:

Please go to www.rcoregon.org and click the "RCO Jobs" link at the bottom of the page. All applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter (we actually read them and consider them in our decision-making process).

Wondering if you might be the Community Engagement Coordinator we are looking for?
We are looking for someone with these skills and qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field; -OR-
• A bachelor’s degree in any field and at least one (1) year of human services related experience; -OR-
• An associate’s degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two (2) years of human services related experience; -OR-
• Three (3) years of human services related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to self-determination and personalized support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) field and of family dynamics.
• Experience working directly with people with I/DD.
• Able to develop trust and rapport through in-person meetings and contacts with customers, staff and stakeholders.
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, families, service providers and the general public.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills.
• Able to remain calm when clients become anxious or experience challenging behavior.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Able to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Experience in planning events.
• Able and willing to work evening or weekend hours, as needed.
• Able to work under stress and able to multitask.
• Able to manage time independently and work without direct supervision.
• Able to pass a Criminal History Check, meeting the State’s requirements.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and maintenance of a good driving record.
  • Must be able to frequently drive personal vehicle for extensive local and in-state travel, as well as occasional out of state travel.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge and ability to work in various software programs and digital systems.