Social Services Coordinator

• Maintains pantry inventory, tracks donations, and promotes food pantry via marketing campaigns.

• Ensures all standards for food handling, storage, set up, and distribution are followed.

• Schedules inspections and maintains any licensing and certifications necessary for efficient operations.

• Conducts student intakes, triages students in crisis, and schedules ongoing counseling, medical, and case management appointments.

• Participates in and facilitates educational and outreach events for the department.

• Produces, orders, and organizes marketing, educational, and other materials related to pantry and other department services.

• Responds for requests for linkage to community resources as well as differing college resources.

• Prepares correspondences, reports, and other administrative duties to support projects and the department.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree

• One year of related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

• Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner

• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems, driving solutions through to completion

• Working with diverse populations who may be experiencing mental health challenges, housing and food insecurities, and additional psycho-social stressors

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public

• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

• Work on multiple campus locations

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Regular physical attendance required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or any other mental health related field

Knowledge of:

• Titanium electronic medical records (EMR) software

Skilled in:                

• Research and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action

Ability to:

• Speak publicly

• Coordinate outreach events

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Operate a motor vehicle

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.