What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton?
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for day-to-day supervision and management of the Mobile Pantry program and related program services. Coordinator will participate with the Service Area Director in program planning, staff supervision and training, overseeing the program budget and deliverables, and other administrative duties as assigned as relates to the program. Provides direct services to clients in the field and acts as a liaison to partnering agencies.
Essential Functions
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Strong assessment and documentation skills as well as the ability to make independent decisions are required.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Must possess proven experience in program management, provision of direct services to diverse populations, and knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs. Must demonstrate the ability to work along with and supervise others.
Essential Functions
- Monitor the daily operations of the program including referrals, screenings, enrollments into the program at mobile pantry locations, assistance plan development and implementation, collaboration with other service providers, length of program stay, management of complex cases, and implementation of aftercare services.
- Provide administrative and programmatic supervision to the program staff.
- Work with Program Director to prepare staff Performance Evaluations.
- Oversee scheduling of mobile pantry including collaboration with Mt Carmel Guild Executive Director and Community Services Service Area Director on establishing coverage to accommodate time off requests.
- Provide direct service in the field including intake and stabilization planning and referrals.
- Work with Mt Carmel Guild Executive Director, Community Services Service Area Director, Community Services Director of Billing and Grants and pantry staff to complete monthly service reports and to ensure documentation and quality of services.
- Act as primary program Point of Contact with the program funder and community partners for the mobile pantry.
- Represent the program to the funder, in the community, on county and internal committees as requested, serve as a liaison to agencies the program partners with.
- Develops educational materials and presentations with content approved by funder. Provide community education as assigned/needed.
- Assist Program Director in monitoring program budget and ensure compliance with funding source requirements. Ensure contract outcomes are routinely tracked, monitored, and reported as required. Advises the Director of Billing and Grants and Service Area Director of concerns regarding contracted outcomes and levels of service.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Strong assessment and documentation skills as well as the ability to make independent decisions are required.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Must possess proven experience in program management, provision of direct services to diverse populations, and knowledge of community resources and entitlement programs. Must demonstrate the ability to work along with and supervise others.