Drop-In Center Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Kittanning Empowerment Center - Kittanning, PA 16201Position Type: CasualEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.00 HourlyJob Shift: DaylightJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesDrop-In Center Coordinator – Casual Position (16-20 hours/week)
Center for Community Resources
Kittanning, PA

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Position Summary: This position will serve as the coordinator for the Kittanning Empowerment Center. This position is responsible for maintaining daily activity schedules, making lunch, cleaning, and ensuring that all needed supplies and resources are available for the daily operation of the Drop-In Center.

Essential Functions:

Recruit, coordinate, and supervise volunteers to provide coverage of scheduled center activities at the Drop-in Center in Kittanning
Assist in arranging and coordinating activities and events, along with developing activity schedules and menus.
Maintain good working relationships with governmental agencies, community organizations, center advisory board members and center volunteers
Collect, organize, and report data needed to support and maintain the center functions
Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the agency
Attend all agency meetings and training as required.
Perform basic housekeeping duties to ensure the Center is clean and organized
Demonstrate and foster a positive, supportive culture at the Center; ensure the Center is a safe place for all.

Responsibilities:

CCR is seeking a casual (16-20 hours a week) Drop-In Center Coordinator for the KEC in Kittanning. The KEC is a consumer-run Drop-In Center providing support to individuals with mental health challenges in Armstrong County. The Drop-In Center Coordinator will oversee the operations, quality, and continued growth of the Drop-in Center. The Coordinator will promote mental health, wellness, empowerment, and self-advocacy for mental health consumers. The Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating opportunities for attendees to learn coping and life skills, along with fostering a supportive and compassionate environment in the center. The Coordinator will promote advocacy, coordinate center activities, conduct community outreach, develop a monthly activity schedule, collaborate with other community organizations, support and participate in the Community Support Program local and regional meetings, transport individuals utilizing the agency van, and complete administrative reports on a regular basis.

Work hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The coordinator must maintain flexibility to accommodate the needs, programs, and activities of the center.  

Qualifications:

A mental health consumer who is fully engaged in their own recovery and can serve as a role model for attendees.
Must possess a High School diploma or GED. Preferred experience includes one-year human service experience or experience in a mental health setting. Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required; current driver's license and vehicle insurance required.
Candidate must have strong problem-solving skills and abilities; ability to manage multiple tasks; demonstrate effective communication; capable to work independently and in a small team environment; able to work effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, and abilities; and exhibit exemplary customer service and compassion.

Benefits & Total Rewards (for Full-time employees):

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Medical: Employee $41.93 per pay
Employee + Child(ren) $73.32 per pay
Employee + Spouse $93.60 per pay
Employee + Family $121.61 per pay
FREE Dental Insurance
FREE Vision Insurance
FREE Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
FREE Healthy Merits Well-Being Program

EMPLOYER-PAID COVERAGE

FREE Life Insurance
FREE Short-Term Disability
FREE Long-Term Disability

TIME OFF & WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Up to 20 PTO days in your first year
25 PTO days at 5 years
30 PTO days at 11 years
7 Paid Holidays
1 Floating Personal Day
PTO Cash-Out Option
Flexible scheduling opportunities

RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL

403(b) Retirement Plan Employer match up to 6%

Referral Bonus - up to $1,000
Pre-tax & Roth contribution options

EDUCATION & SUPPORT

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester / $4,000 per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Insurance Buy-Up Life & AD&D Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualifications

Required:

Preferred:

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

1-year experience in working with consumers of mental health services in community-based settings.

Current involvement in activities at the KEC.

Licenses, certificates

or clearances

Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances

Valid PA Driver’s license

Car Insurance Coverage Verification

Special skills, knowledge

And abilities

Training in mental health and/or substance abuse recovery-oriented principles.

Knowledge of recovery tools for consumers of mental health and co-occurring MH/substance abuse.

Strong commitment to recovery concepts, and full integration of consumers in the community.

Significant recovery as demonstrated by at least 1 year without hospitalization longer than 72 hours and consistent social and health management skills and life management skills.

Other factors or requirements