CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly

STAFF DUTY STATEMENT

JOB TITLE: Student Volunteer Coordinator

HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours per week, Occasional evenings and weekends

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or experience in the field of aging and the delivery of human social services.
• Culturally competent for customer relations.
• Open to learning about the aging network and community resources.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with volunteers, the community at-large, and community-based organizations in Ventura County.
• Computer literate. Knowledge of the Google drive and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to pass background check and valid California Drivers License.
• High level of interpersonal skills working with the elderly and adult volunteers.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, colleges, service clubs for the recruitment of youth volunteers who serve the aging population in Ventura County.
• Support the retention and renewal of volunteers, with an emphasis on the Building Bridges Intergenerational Program, chore teams and Honey Do Crew.
• Conduct program orientation/training for volunteers with a focus on sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Work with the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to identify adult volunteers who will supervise student volunteers in service to seniors throughout Ventura County communities.
• Schedule volunteer visitations, coordinate transportation, document service delivery, and maintain the CareWorks database.
• Administer pre/post evaluations to participating students to measure knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity for the advanced aged and their challenges.
• Maintain good communication with volunteers to confirm scheduled appointments
• Monitor volunteer experiences to support retention.
• Field phone calls, provide Information and referrals to established community resources to meet client’s needs.
• Work cooperatively with the Office Team to enhance case management protocols for client support and volunteer engagement. Consult on current volunteer training manual.
• Provide assistance for special events, fundraising activities, and volunteer recruitment programs as needed.
• Attend community affairs/events as requested for networking, professional development and senior outreach activities. Act as a liaison to community groups, as assigned
• Support fund raising and media campaigns, representing the program as needed to CAREGIVER constituents
• Contribute to social media
• Other related duties as assigned or as requested by the Executive Director.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:

You are encouraged to give us a call if you're interested and want to learn a bit more before applying. (805) 658-8530

CAREGIVERS is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, formed in 1984, and dedicated to promoting the health, well-being, dignity, and independence of frail, homebound elders through one-on-one relationships with trusted volunteers. CAREGIVERS is committed to providing services, offering employment and volunteer opportunities to all, without discriminating on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin or disability. Our program is focused on seniors 60 years and older, with more then 63% of them 80 years and older. This under-served, low-income population of seniors cannot afford the care they need for activities of daily living, and they live in fear of not being able to do their grocery shopping or make it to their medical appointments. They live alone, are socially isolated without familial support, and living with multiple chronic conditions and disabilities. CAREGIVERS alleviates the fears and loneliness of these seniors by providing FREE, direct in-home services such as housekeeping, personal care, transportation for shopping and medical appointments, and most importantly, companionship. We serve more then 500 elders throughout Ventura County. By providing our screened and trained volunteers, CAREGIVERS is able to help our advanced aged and infirm to "age in place" in the security of their own homes, avoiding premature placement into care facilities and institutions. For more information, visit our website at www.vccaregivers.org
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Resume, references and cover letter requested

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person