Program Coordinator - (Mahar House)

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Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

The Program Coordinator will supervise the mentoring/tutoring program for elementary school aged children.  Looking for a strong, creative candidate who can work independently and manage the day to day operations of the program.  Will work in collaboration with the Angel’s Flight Program Director to maintain a strong program that serves at risk children in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles.  

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for developing curriculum, recruiting, and working with students.     
• Supervises, assigns, instructs, trains, and may evaluate assigned staff and/or volunteers.
• Prepares program reports.
• Resolves problems encountered by staff.
• Maintain good communication with the parents of the students enrolled in the program.
• Represents program at various agency and community meetings.
• Works in collaboration with other agencies in the community.
• Maintains a good working relationship with the local schools.
• Responds to internal and community correspondence memos. 
• Clarifies and implements policy for staff and volunteers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human or social services
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Bilingual English / Spanish a plus
• Ability to use independent judgment and initiative. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form