Community Specialist I

4 weeks ago


El Reno, United States Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City Full time $14
JOB SUMMARY:Assists target area residents in organizing neighborhood groups, utilizing service referrals and follow-up as a vehicle to get residents involved in the solutions of community problems through organized efforts.  Performs outreach activities necessary to involve target area residents in community organization efforts and other community-based activities. Community organization efforts revolve around the areas of neighborhood organization, community development, energy conservation and awareness and service delivery. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Identifies viable organized groups in target areas, provide technical assistance to neighborhoods in organizing action-oriented groups to facilitate the addressing of community issues and problems.
  • Stimulates interest among target area groups and residents in cooperative efforts to develop permanent solutions to community needs and problems.
  • Provides technical assistance and direction to neighborhood and target area groups in establishing priorities and developing plans to achieve goals.
  • Encourages the development of neighborhood initiated, planned, organized, and implemented action against the causes and conditions of poverty.
  • Encourages and facilitates the involvement of natural leaders of the area in organizational efforts; encourages and facilitates the involvement of public officials who have responsibility to residents in the areas in organized       community efforts.
  • Assists target area residents in determining needs, organizing around specific needs, and developing solutions to problems.
  • Provides and coordinates training to area residents in developing skill techniques necessary for effective community organization and citizen participation.
  • Assists Area Directors in CAA program accomplishments such as VITA, FEMA, Emergency needs, special projects, and Captain data entry.
  • This position requires frequent travel to offsite locations.
  • Prepares necessary reports
 WORKING CONDITIONS:Conduct work in a moderate to heavy paced environment with various personality types.  Possess stamina to remain on feet or be seated for periods of up to two hours without discomfort or excessive fatigue.  Possess positive communication skills in working with staff and clients.  Be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach.  May lift and carry general office supplies and equipment, typically weighing less than 45 pounds.  Local travel to meetings.  Environmental demands include an air-conditioned building with fluorescent lighting, moderate exposure to weather conditions.  Some employees may be occupationally exposed to potential infectious airborne/bloodborne pathogens and other materials based on tasks and procedures required. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Associate Degree in Sociology, or related field. 
  • Two (2) years of full-time paid employment in a social service area.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license and transportation available.
  • Must be able to work irregular hours.
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Have no physical limitation that would preclude performance of duties. 


About Community Action Agency of Oklahoma City:

The Community Action Agency of OKC/Oklahoma County was established in 1966, and initially was financed by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which launched the nation’s “War on Poverty.” Eventually the funding was consolidated into the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The Community Services division was implemented early on, serving low-income residents of Oklahoma County. Early programs included implementing the Food Stamp program and offering a nutrition program for seniors at meal centers.Today the division has greatly expanded to offer legal assistance; tax assistance; summer youth programs; senior transportation to meal sites, medical appointments, and shopping; rent and mortgage assistance; and other community needs.HEAD STARTThe Agency’s first Head Start center opened its doors to 39 families in 1965. Within two years, nine new centers and 575 children entered Head Start in Oklahoma County. Today we have 26 Head Start classrooms in 15 public schools, and 98 Head Start classrooms total providing services to thousands of children in Oklahoma County.



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