Community Planner - Family Resource Centers

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Prevention Supervisor, this position is responsible for significant organization-wide and community-based implementation of Family Resource Centers that provide resources and services primarily to young children and their families. Responsible for the day-to-day management of goals, objectives, and activities identified in grant. The Community Planner/Grant Coordinator must work collaboratively with community-partners to maximize community involvement with specific attention to soliciting input and involvement of individuals with lived-experience in accessing county-based and community-based programs. Some evening and some weekend hours are required.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans, implements, and evaluates all grant responsibilities related to implementing Family Resource Centers (FRCs) including tracking all budget expenses.
• Organizes and conducts meetings with grant partners and community-stakeholders; develops work plan based on identified grant objectives and with input from community-partners; provides oversight and direction to team members.
• Collaborates with service providers to develop, schedule, and oversee ongoing programming for the FRCs. Assesses participation of these services by families to determine effectiveness and need for possible adaptations.
• Problem-solves with community members, grant partners, and/or staff any concerns or questions regarding grant direction and implementation.
• Consults and collaborates with a wide array of organizations, committees, internal and external groups, and residents/individuals with lived-experience to develop linkages, identify needs, problem-solve, and implement solutions to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborates and oversees communication and develops and distributes marketing content for the Family Resource Centers.
• Provides families with culturally appropriate resource navigation and assists clients in identifying and accessing community resources.
• Assesses for immediate family needs and assists in making contact with appropriate services. Oversees the implementation of program evaluation tasks in partnership with the MN Department of Human Services. This includes the gathering and analyzing of data, identifying trends, service usage, and compiling and preparing necessary reports. Completes and submits grant reports within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
• Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time. Some evening and some weekend hours are required.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires equivalency of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Community Planning, or related Social Services field and two years’ experience in a social work-related field with experience in community engagement and early intervention and prevention services for children and families. Preference given for experience and knowledge of child abuse prevention work focused on early intervention, strong community engagement, and ability to collaborate with multiple community partners, and strong attention to detail and ability to manage and track grant requirements and grant and budget reporting. Experience with MS Office products required. A valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

With latitude for independent judgment, the employee works under the auspices of the Implementing Family Resource Centers Grant program guidelines and under general supervision of the Prevention Supervisor. Work is performed according to established procedures and verbal or written instructions. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.
• Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.
• Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.
• Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.
• Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.
• Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.
• Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.
• Knowledge – Knowledge of software applications including databases and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery.
• Abilities - Ability to prepare multi-faceted reports and maintain records.
• Ability to convene and facilitate groups.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the training of community groups.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor grant activities and contracts.
• Ability to develop relationships that enhance the community capacity for response.
• Ability to establish a framework for projects and set/manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently accomplishing objectives with limited supervision, within established budgets, amid occasional politically/emotionally charged environments.
• Ability to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties.
• Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Typical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires inside work, occurring both in an office and in the field in community-based settings. The position is multi-task oriented and includes periods of stress when balancing the needs/demands of multiple stakeholders. Evening and weekend hours may be required for accomplishing this work.

Physical activities include sedentary to light work: reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job. In the event of an emergency, physical requirements will increase and be more demanding in all areas listed.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.