Description

Join our team and make a difference in people’s lives! LifeSTEPS is committed to build thriving communities by empowering individuals and families through supportive housing and services.

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Social Services & Program Coordinator who will:

• Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources.
• Ensure our residents, specifically older adults to have an opportunity to thrive in place through housing and services.
• Encourage individuals and families through stable housing and supportive evidence-based services to build resilient communities.
• Maximize the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination and conducting community outreach.

Additional duties will include:

• Empowering children from low-income and underserved families to flourish by providing After School education and resources.
• Ensure our young individuals a caring and safe place to go to After School to get assistance with homework and academic enrichment.
• Encourage children to thrive and become empowered so they can develop into resilient adults.

Job Specifics:

• Title: Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator
• Job classification: Non-Exempt; 34 hours per week 
• Job location: Merced, CA (must be willing to travel between locations within Merced area)
• Pay: Director of Social Services: $24/hour | Program Coordinator: $18/hour
• Skills: Bilingual Spanish (preferred, but not required), Administrative skills, Community Outreach

More about us:

The STEP in LifeSTEPS stands for Skills Training and Educational Programs and is the heart of our mission. We believe community development is built One STEP at a time. Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or any related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar environment providing social services to multi-families, senior and children.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree
• A background or experience working for a non-profit would be a big plus!
• Valid California Driving License and reliable, insured transportation required

Are you ready to make a difference, stand behind and support people so they achieve their goals and become empowered to move forward in their lives? Apply today!!!