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About the Organization:

African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) is a culturally specific, community-founded organization led by visionary Black women and a community Board of Directors. ACHD works towards an informed African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community that is engaged in the holistic development of families, communities, and environment. ACHD focuses on equitable and culturally relevant health, legal, and educational services; housing stability and economic development; and land-use, real estate, and property development. Collectively, ACHD staff speak a dozen languages, and the majority identify as Black or People of Color.

About the Position:

The Community Support Coordinator will work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to provide cultural, linguistic, and advocacy services for families in different settings as well as help grow ACHD’s community support initiatives. The ideal candidate is a member of the African Diaspora community and/or a case manager with experience working with a diverse community in a culturally responsive way. The Community Support Coordinator can effectively liaise between outside organizations, educational institutions, departments within ACHD, and the families we serve. The Community Support Coordinator also represents ACHD at community events and meetings with collaborating entities.

Position Duties:

· Work closely with Community Engagement Manager & Coordinator to maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, and families

· Represent ACHD at various functions

· Facilitate family workshops along with Community Engagement Coordinator and members of the Outreach team

· Lead intake/consultation meetings with families in need of advocacy support

· Coordinate the engagement of outside services to support families as needed

· Track and manage participant records while ensuring confidentiality

· Prepare grant reporting, including data and narrative reports

· Provide interpretation as needed

Required Qualifications:

· 2+ years’ experience working in social services, case management, education, social work, or related field

· Fluency in an African language, especially Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, or Swahili

· Associate degree in communications, social work, criminal justice, or related field

· Comfortable in various multicultural settings

· Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

· Strong verbal communication and writing skills

· Valid WA state driver’s license

· Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hiring and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages may be required for this position

· Experience with educational programs and/or school systems

· National background check and verification of COVID vaccination

· Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in communications, social work, criminal justice, or related field

· Experience with correctional/legal systems

· 2-4+ years’ experience as community leader and/or organizer

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits Package: African Community Housing & Development offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days accrued monthly, and 15 vacation days accrued monthly.

Note: ACHD emphasizes a highly collaborative approach that is rooted in equity and co-learning. Supervisors are to lead with equity and humility, recognizing that each staff member brings a highly valuable and essential background and perspective. Accordingly, supervisors are also accountable to staff members, working to ensure they (supervisors) are meeting the needs of staff and providing a healthy and safe environment where feedback and learning is two-way. In other words, supervisors should work to build a positive environment where staff and supervisors learn together, and mistakes are considered a healthy part of personal and professional growth.

African Community Housing and Development does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.