Program Coordinator - Foster Grandparent Program
Commerce City, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4915+East+52nd+Commerce+City+CO+USA+80022)
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Description
WHO WE ARE
Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.
**The Foster Grandparent program coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, placing, and supervising Foster Grandparents, communicating with host agency staff, and maintaining program records and data. The incumbent participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating the program to ensure efficient delivery of services.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Establishes trusting relationships with coworkers, volunteers, program participants, and community partners.
· Communicates mission, goals, and expectations of Volunteers of America and the Foster Grandparent Program to volunteers and host agency staff and ensures compliance with federal guidelines and local project policies and procedures.
· Manages caseload of Foster Grandparent volunteers including initial eligibility assessments, orientation, placement at sites, evaluations, annual paperwork, ongoing training, assignment changes, and corrective action plans, as well as providing information and referral and crisis intervention as needed.
· Maintains and ensures confidentiality of all program participant information.
· Ensures accurate maintenance of hard copy files and database records, including correspondence, evaluations, updates volunteer financial, medical, and insurance information, and any information pertinent to the Foster Grandparent Volunteers or Host Agencies.
· Assists with verification of calculations, data entry, and recordkeeping of stipend hours to ensure accuracy and compliance.
· Participates in program planning and implementation, supporting development of annual goals and objectives, grant preparation, program evaluation, and reporting; maintains relevant statistical data for grants and annual reports.
· Develop and facilitate monthly volunteer trainings that meet federal grant requirements
· Ensure volunteers complete required training and onboarding processes in compliance with program requirements
· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships as the primary point of contact with partner agencies and volunteer sites.
· Establishes and maintains contact with a wide variety of community organizations through on-going public speaking engagements, submitting press releases to local newspapers/radios/television media, designing and distributing fliers and writing articles for newsletters or press releases, as needed.
· Provides staff support with Advisory Council Committees and assists in gathering data and/or report preparation for the Advisory Council.
· Assists with planning and coordinating of all program recognition and special events.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
· Foster Grandparent Program Volunteers
Minimum Qualifications of Position
· Associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
· Minimum one year supervisory and administrative experience.
· Knowledge of computer operations including Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn database programs.
· Must have own transportation, valid Colorado driver's license and proof of insurance.
· Prior to the start of the first workday, all Volunteers of America and current CNCS criminal history checks must be completed. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations and is in a covered position.
Preferred Qualifications of Position
· Must work well as part of a team.
· Demonstrated experience in marketing and recruitment is preferred.
· Fluent in Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and record keeping skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
· The noise level is usually low to moderate.
· Travel to and from site locations and events may be required.
· Ability to lift up to 25lbs. repeatedly may be required.
· Bending, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Squatting, Lifting (30 to 50 pounds), Balancing, Standing, Sitting, Hand/Foot motions, Walking, Seeing (Close and distant vision, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Assess, Estimate), Depth Perception, Hearing/Listening, Speaking/Shouting (Communicate, Discern, Convey, Express, Exchange), Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping, Holding, Touching), Thinking, Calculating, Memory/Recall, Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
· Full Time
· Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
· Evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program events or assigned job duties
Position Salary Range:
$19.37-$21.37 /hr
Location
· Main offices - 4915 E. 52nd Ave, Commerce City, CO
and 2660 Larimer Street, Denver, CO
Benefit eligibility is based on job @type/status
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension and 403b Retirement Plan
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer
Position will Remain Open Until Filled
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contactHR@VOAColorado.orgto begin the Interactive Process.
Salary Description
19.37-21.37/hr
