Community Resource Specialist

Partnership for Children of Essex (PCE) is currently seeking a Community Resource Specialist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide support in the areas of employee engagement regarding community resources and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providers.
• Maintain directory of active MOU providers for staff use.
• Lead internal provider events such as lunch & learns, resource fairs, providers attending team meetings etc.
• Assist in identifying gaps in service and obtain feedback by attending Care Management team meetings and reporting outcomes to Community Resource Manager.
• Work with the Training Department in facilitating workshops focused on teaching PCE staff how to find resources and providers, and how to communicate and work with our MOU providers and external partners.
• Lead internal marketing and communication about including Community Resource Department (CRD) biweekly newsletter email, maintaining resources bulletin board, calendar invitations, other miscellaneous communications and reminders.
• Participate in the Get Connected Committee.
• Participate and support in external events, as needed.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by supervisor or higher-level management personnel.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Embrace the mission, philosophy, and values of the Partnership for Children of Essex and demonstrate an ability to work in collaboration with various individuals and system partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology, special education, criminal justice) with a minimum of one-year relevant work experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in community relations and proficient in public speaking.
• Knowledge of Essex County community and services, and New Jersey child-serving systems.
• Must present a positive and professional image that reflects well on the Partnership for Children of Essex.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Web enabled applications required.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment within established internal and external policies and procedures.
• Exhibit excellent work ethic and commitment to job responsibilities.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Creole a plus.

Travel:

• Travel within Essex County is expected. Travel may also extend to other parts of the state on occasion.

The Partnership for Children of Essex (PCE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a pathway for hope and improving the quality of life for youth and their families.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental & vision, 403(b), generous PTO, life insurance, flexible schedule.

PCE is An Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V