SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR / SENIOR SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR+

Review of applications will occur on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Annual Salary Range:
Social Services Coordinator+: $69,542 - $92,839
Sr. Social Services Coordinator+: $74,877 - $99,961

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:
Community Health & Human Services / Housing Division

Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:
RC#902055

DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and oversee specialized activities, services, programs, and the facilities relative to the EnVision Center within the City of Tempe’s Community Health & Human Services Department. This position is responsible for developing and implementing plans to promote and expand economic mobility for low to moderate income Tempeans, and formalizing the participation of community stakeholders to include other City Departments and external community based organizations in these endeavors. This position will also provide direct service self-sufficiency case coordination to individuals and families seeking this level of self-sufficiency support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Social Services Coordinator+:
Requires two (2) years of experience providing social service programs.

Sr. Social Services Coordinator+:
Requires two (2) years of experience in the implementation and coordination of educational, human service or social programs and activities according to the requirements of the assigned area, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:
Both Levels:
Requires equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, early childhood education, social work, sociology, psychology, education, or degree related to the core functions of this position. A master's degree is preferred.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
Both Levels:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• May require the possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, CPR certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
- Criminal history background investigation
- Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.