Community Services Assistant Director - Financial Services

ABOUT GEDCO : Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation was incorporated in 1991 by a coalition of faith leaders in the Govans neighborhoods of north Baltimore City.

Over the past thirty years, GEDCO has developed hundreds of units of affordable housing for older adults, provided supportive housing to individuals exiting homelessness, and offered loving compassion to neighbors.

Today, GEDCO is an independent, interfaith nonprofit organization driven by 500 community volunteers, 55 member organizations, 16 employees, a two million dollar annual operating budget, and a mission to provide affordable housing, supportive services, and emergency assistance to community residents to foster each person’s maximum human potential.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

ABOUT GEDCO CARES : Opened in 1993 as a centralized location for Govans-area faith institutions to refer families. Today GEDCO CARES supports 5,200 requests annually from 2,000 neighbors to avoid evictions and utility cut-offs, pay for costly prescription medicines, stretch tight food budgets, and have access to healthy food through a client-choice pantry.

CARES employment program supports neighbors in creating resumes, conducting job searches, practicing for interviews, and maintaining employment.

Annually, 200 volunteers provide 2,000 hours to implement CARES’ mission to reduce nutritional and financial insecurity, primarily for residents of northern Baltimore City.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CARES) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POSITION :

The CARES Assistant Director - Financial Assistance works with the CARES Assistant Director - Food Assistance to manage the GEDCO CARES food pantry, emergency financial services, and job search assistance programs.

Their primary responsibilities include intake, information and referral, and processing of emergency financial assistance (eviction prevention and utility assistance) for community members in North Baltimore.

Responsibilities :

• Support the operations of GEDCO CARES emergency financial assistance activities
• Provide information and referrals about health and human services to individuals and organizations via telephone, email, and visitors to GEDCO Community Hub
• Process requests for emergency financial assistance (rent assistance and utility assistance)
• Help recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
• Assist in managing the GEDCO CARES food pantry and employment services programs

Employment Requirements : Minimum of five years’ experience in human services, effective program management and supervision with work history demonstrating progressively increased responsibility and promotion within a social services environment.

Prefer candidate with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, human services or a related field and experience with emergency financial assistance programs.

Compensation : This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with paid vacation and full fringe benefits and a salary range of $45,000 to $50,000.

GEDCO is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

• Social services : 5 years (Required)
• Information and referral : 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

Baltimore, MD 21212 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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