Community Organizer jobs in Beaumont, TX

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Community Service Coordinator

Department: Community Supervision & Corrections Department (Beaumont Office)

Reports To: Unit Supervisor

Salary: $16.8047/hour, plus benefits package including medical insurance through the Employees Retirement System and retirement savings through the Texas County and District Retirement System

Application
Deadline: Open Until Filled

(JEFFERSON COUNTY APPLICATION REQUIRED)

Summary: Coordinates, assigns and logs Community Service Restitution hours for probationers; Develops/maintains contracts and
relationships with partnered community agencies. Oversees general facility and grounds maintenance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates, interviews, supervises and assigns Community Service Restitution hours for probationers in Jefferson County; ensures

probationers are placed at an appropriate agency or supervises work crews.

• Maintains a log of Community Service Restitution hours assigned; sends violation letters.
• Develops ideas for community service and coordinates with area agencies; follows up on success of programs; confers with

NOTE: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so
classified.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Vehicle, personal computer/mainframe computer terminal, copy machine and other general office equipment as needed. In addition to; lawn
mowers, trimmers, light maintenance tools/items as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience – Must have at minimum High Diploma or equivalent. Additional education and/or training in the construction
and/or maintenance field preferred.

Specialized Requirements – Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Skills & Abilities - Strong verbal and written communication skills; typing skills; computer skills; excellent interpersonal skills in order to
interact and cooperate with co-workers, deal effectively with probationers, court personnel, other resource agencies, and the general public;
leadership ability; problem solving skills. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of
facility and grounds; knowledge of safety procedures for the use of light equipment.

WORK SITUATIONS/ DEMANDS/ EFFORT:

• Work requires regular and predictable attendance; availability for work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , Monday through Friday and for

extra hours or late night (5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) as needed; organizing; prioritizing; accuracy and attention to detail; working alone
and as part of a group; flexibility in order to perform and coordinate a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive duties; dealing
with frequent deadlines; working in a stressful environment; dealing with criminal offenders; dealing with hazards of performing field
work in high-crime areas; obtaining urine samples; occasional irregular hours; driving a vehicle; occasional out-of-town travel to
attend educational seminars and training sessions.

• Employee works independently and in groups; solves problems; may interpret and apply policies and guidelines.
• Office duties are primarily sedentary, but require some light work, including frequent walking, reaching, and pulling to deliver/retrieve

files and paperwork, make copies, etc. Field visits require driving a vehicle and walking, often in high crime areas and potential
exposure to criminal activities; appropriate precautions must be observed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office work is performed in a climate controlled setting. While performing field work and overseeing certain Community Service Restitution
projects, employee(s) may be subject to adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high
crime areas, driving in traffic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily sedentary; duties require reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighing about 25lbs.; prolonged sitting to work at
computer, walking; duties may require occasional to frequent loading, lifting, and carrying objects weighing about 25 lbs.

Apply at: Human Resources Department
Jefferson County Courthouse, 1225 Pearl St. Suite 201, Beaumont, TX 77701

Phone: (409) 839-2391
Fax: (409) 839-2399

E-mail APPLICATION/RESUME to: hrdept@jeffcotx.us
Application may be found @ https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Careers

Please use Microsoft Word or PDF when submitting applications.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in
employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources
representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl
St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.