Foster Grandparent Senior Companion Program Coordinator

Coordinator Full Time

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND SUPERVISION*

  • Value the volunteers at all levels of the organization through staff interaction, supervision, and community support
  • Assist in program-wide recruitment plans and designs
  • Provide robust recruitment efforts through selected areas of the county regions through screening of federal eligibility requirements
  • Facilitates 20 hours of program/agency orientation and training for new volunteers
  • Conducts community outreach, presentations, and assists with the development of recruitment plans and marketing strategies targeting seniors who are on a fixed income
  • Conducts regularly scheduled volunteer station meetings for San Diego
  • Monitors individual projects for appropriate service delivery and quality assurance
  • Facilitates and schedules direct contacts and supervision meetings with volunteers and site supervisors as required or needed
  • Supervises program component for up to 75 volunteers in partnership with Foster Grandparent Host Sites
  • Promote shared vision, values, and commitment to service by including the volunteers in the development and implementation of assigned service-related activities and submit success stories to the Program Manager on a monthly basis

*ADMINISTRATIVE
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  • Assumes a lead role in quality assurance and grant compliance to safeguard high standards for San Diego and Imperial Counties through the supervision of program files and documentation.
  • Provide quarterly file audits and assist the Manager with reviews of assigned program components to further ensure compliance
  • Ensure compliance of Criminal History Checks through review of documentation, written policies and procedures prior to enrollment of volunteers
  • Responsible for the oversight and completion of monthly utilization reports of volunteer service hours, unduplicated volunteer and client numbers, and categories of service as required by agency Executive Director and funding sources
  • Through specialized program software and database, manage and provide statistical program reports to the Manager with analysis of performance outcomes on a quarterly basis
  • Provides assistance and consult regarding program development as needed
  • Initiate and supervise program growth opportunities in Imperial County

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Working knowledge with generating and writing routine reports
  • Experience working with programs serving older adults preferred
  • Above standard computer literacy in Microsoft Office and other program related software
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish required: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating policy and procedure manuals and contracts. Ability to generate and write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before large groups and/ or employees of an organization.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with social media tools, including website
  • Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze data to identify trends
  • Possess valid driver’s license and vehicle in order to drive to locations throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Provide supervision and oversight of payroll for volunteer stipends and transportation reimbursement for program volunteers serving the two-county area

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to stand for up to 2 hours during presentations.
  • Occasionally may be required to lift items up to 10 pounds to a height up to 3 feet.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $21.00 per hour

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