Job Description

Job Location: Henderson - 1711 Whitney Mesa - Henderson, NV 89014
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: AnyPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Engagement Specialist enhances resident well-being and community connectedness within a permanent supportive housing complex by coordinating resident activities, facilitating engagement with community resources, and building supportive relationships with residents and external partners. This role promotes social inclusion, resident empowerment, and a vibrant community environment through purposeful outreach, programming, and collaboration with on-site services and stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Develop, implement, and sustain meaningful engagement strategies that connect residents with each other, staff, and community resources.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for residents, building rapport and encouraging participation in housing community life.
- Conduct outreach within the housing complex to understand resident needs, preferences, and barriers to participation.
- Facilitate resident input and feedback mechanisms (surveys, town halls, suggestion boxes) to guide programming.
- Plan and coordinate a diverse calendar of resident activities—social, recreational, educational, wellness, cultural, and life skills programs.
- Lead or support implementation of regular group events (e.g., community meals, art workshops, fitness classes, support groups).
- Collaborate with staff and external partners to bring in guest facilitators, trainers, and service providers for scheduled activities.
- Maintain records of attendance, feedback, and impact assessments for ongoing improvement.
- Ensure activities are inclusive, trauma-informed, and responsive to the community’s cultural and individual needs.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, service providers, volunteers, and local stakeholders to expand resident opportunities.
- Represent the housing complex at community meetings, outreach events, and collaborative networks to connect residents with external supports (employment resources, health services, education, transportation).
- Coordinate referrals and introductions between residents and relevant service providers.
- Create and distribute engaging communication materials (flyers, newsletters, bulletin boards, digital updates) to promote activities and resources.
- Track engagement metrics and prepare regular reports on participation, trends, and outcomes for leadership review.
- Maintain organized databases and documentation of engagement efforts, partnerships, and resident interests.
- Advocate for resident interests in planning and policy discussions within the housing provider organization.
- Help residents navigate community resources, access benefits, and address non-clinical barriers to well-being.
- Provide direct support, coaching, and encouragement to motivate resident participation and self-advocacy.
- Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
- Perform all other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience in community engagement, program coordination, or supportive housing environments.
COMPETENCIES:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to connect with diverse populations.
- Experience coordinating programs, events, or activities with measurable outcomes.
- Ability to organize time, manage multiple priorities, and document work effectively.
- Comfort working collaboratively with internal teams, residents, and external community partners.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strengths-based engagement practices.
- Proficiency with basic office technology and communications tools.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Knowledge of Co-occurring disorders desired.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background check.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that
- WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.