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  Recently, the City was identified as an awardee of a Travel Oregon grant. The Oregon Tourism Commission, known as Travel Oregon, announced the award of $3.6 million in grant funding to 56 recipients located throughout the state of Oregon. The competitive grants program focuses on the Travel Oregon’s commitment to equity and enhancement of local economies, through job creation and investing communities that strive to create and promote remarkable visitor experiences. This year’s grant program centered funding towards projects that included accessibility and inclusivity.
The City applied for the grant to update the interpretive signs located at the Coos Bay Boardwalk. Partnering with the three federally recognized tribes who have called the Coos Bay area home since time immemorial, the new signs will include tribal history, design and language, creating a sense of place while acknowledging the significance and impact the Tribes have had on the Coos Bay community. The three Tribes (Coquille Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Coos; Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians; and the Confederated Tribe of the Siletz Indians) have agreed to partner with the City in the development of the new signs which are also intended to include braille and audio versions of the signs, opening access and enjoyment by those who are sight impaired. We are hopeful to include audio versions in native tribal language, through assistance by Tribal members interested in lending their voices to the project.
We expect to get this project underway in the coming weeks with completion by Fall of 2024.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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 Coos Bay and North Bend are coming together in many ways, one of which is an opportunity to Walk with the Mayors. Mayor Benetti and Mayor Engelke are encouraging community members from both cities to join them for upcoming Walk with the Mayors. The next walking and talking event will be at the North Bend City Hall on Monday, December 18 at noon. For questions, contact Coos Bay administration at 541-269-8912 or email North Bend administration at jengelke@northbendcity.org.
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 NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) Economic Equity Investment Program aims to help low to moderate income families with focused effort on reaching previously marginalized populations to boost earnings, reduce expenses, and make appropriate financial decisions that lead to asset building through innovative approaches to service delivery.
Position Summary
The Bilingual/bicultural financial coach provides direct services to low to moderate-income individuals who are enrolled as NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) participants. Financial counseling and coaching involve an ability to engage and motivate clients, a strong understanding of personal finances, and the ability to teach that knowledge to others. The financial coach is responsible for assisting clients in developing plans of action that are intended to help the client reach their goals and achieve financial stability. The financial coach is expected to focus services in a one-on-one counseling format. However, the coach might also conduct classes and workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit building, and banking products. The Bilingual/bicultural financial coach reports directly to the Economic Equity Investment Program Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide one-on-one financial coaching
- Teach clients about the value of NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) services and engage the client in a long-term relationship
- Support Director and Manager in development, coordination, and facilitation of targeted outreach materials and events, screening for, and provision of technical assistance to disadvantaged individuals
- Link clients to services that access innovative economic equity investment programming
- Increase the number of participants who successfully complete their savings and asset training goals
- Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
- Work with clients to complete a very detailed financial assessment
- Work with the client to document a budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
- Access the clients credit report/score and provide strategies for credit building
- Document the client’s balance sheet and provide strategies for increasing net worth
- Develop plans of action and provide tools, resources, and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
- Understand other services offered by the organization and connect the clients to these other services
- Maintain project evaluation measurements
- Case management and record keeping of participants and prospective participants
- Track data related to clients and curriculum, including their progress and benchmarks
- Track the stories and successes of program participants
- Participation in regional and national asset building trainings, including presenting when appropriate
- Participation in grant writing and reporting activities as needed
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9-1-1 Dispatcher
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, police supplemental application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov . City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website.
Deadline to apply for position is December 11, 2023 at 5 p.m.. Please include a valid email address where you can be contacted. All notifications regarding your status in the selection process will be made via electronic mail. NOTE: Applications without an attached personal resume will not be considered. It should also be noted that preference will be given to a certified dispatcher applying for this position. In addition to preference, Certified applicants would be eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus ($2,500 after being hired and $2,500 after successful completion of probationary period) as well as the possibility of up to $1,000 moving expense reimbursement.
The City of Coos Bay is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, handicap or any other non-merit factor. If reasonable accommodation is required to complete the application process, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 269-8912 during normal business hours.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of radio communications for police, fire, and EMS units. Answers business and emergency telephone calls and performs clerical and receptionist work in the operation of the Police Department. Performs related work as required.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $4503 - $5742/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 12/18/2023 5 p.m.
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