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Resource Coordinator

Coordinate and communicate resources available to address disaster response or crisis management.

Annual openings

133

BLS median wage

$59,260

Typical education

High school (GED).

10-year growth

+14%

Career requirements

What does this career require?

The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.

Typical education

High school (GED).

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required. However, full or part-time work experience developing the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is valued.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

  • With kids/peopleOccasionally
  • On a computerOccasionally
  • Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
  • With your handsOccasionally

Interests it draws on

  • Human Services

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
  2. Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
  3. Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
  4. Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
  5. Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
  6. Refer community members to needed health services.