At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Organizer facilitates the development of community-based prevention efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Facilitate the development of community-based prevention efforts to identify specific problems or issues of concern, promote shared decision-making and cooperation, and foster collaboration and partnership among policy makers, leadership and community members.
• Facilitate the development of community coalitions, collaborations, partnerships and teams to support County initiatives and act consistent with the goals and objectives of contract.
• Engage in ongoing efforts to recruit new members (to include youth), maintain existing commitments and promote trusting relationships between law enforcement, local businesses and merchants, civic organizations, health care systems, youth, parents, schools and other community or school entities to influence environmentally.
• Gather data, document processes, develop action steps and/or action plans for solving or preventing identified problems pertaining to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Transport clients to their medically necessary appointments. 
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• One year of prevention services experience preferred.
• Cultural Competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

☒ Seeing                                                                   ☒ Hearing                                                   

☒ Speaking                                                              ☒ Stooping/Bending                              

☒ Working in cramped spaces                        ☒ Moving around facility

☒ Moving between offices/clients                 ☒ Driving – light errands                           

☐ Climbing                                                               ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items   

☒ Driving – in the course of job duties          ☐ Using hands/fingers              

☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items                  ☒ Standing for long periods                            

☒ Sitting for long periods                                   ☐ Working outside/underground

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).