Program Coordinator - Training Services

Classification Title

Program Coordinator - Training Services

Salary

$52,892.12 - $68,411.53

Department

Office Of Senior Services

Opening Date

04/30/2025

Closing Date

05/14/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

General Summary

Under direction, this position assists with administering the Training and Services Grant between the Office of Senior Services (OSS), the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life (NCALL). Leads the initial Needs Assessment and develops strategic planning in coordination with project partners. Ensures project partners attend national training for trainers, prepares and updates training material. Schedules and attends meetings between project partners and Coordinated Community Response (CCR) members, including coalition meetings and communication; community engagement; strategic plan development, implementation, research, and evaluation. Acts as liaison, representative and/or resource person between the Office of Senior Services, project partners and the community.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Leads initial Needs Assessment of the Training and Services Grant, works with project partners in strategic plan development, implementation, research and evaluation of training and services.

Serves as liaison between OSS and the project management staff of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), the National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life (NCALL), and members of the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) team, as well as other project partners in law enforcement and victim services.

Compiles and submits evaluation data, grant activity reports and progress reports to project partners.

Maintains records and prepares reports as required.

Assists with the analysis of data for strategic development and enhancement of services for victims of elder abuse.

Reviews and evaluates the community’s response to elder abuse and identifies gaps and barriers to be addressed or improved.

Coordinates required in depth “train the trainer” training with all project partners.

Works with project partners to develop training on elder abuse to multidisciplinary audiences in Macomb County.

Prepares and updates the training materials for project partner’s trainers.

Coordinates and attends meetings with all project partners.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience working in human services or community services
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field
• Experience with federal grant requirements and reporting
• Experience working with abuse victims and older adults
  
  

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
  
  

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Dynamics of abuse and the needs of victims
• Federal grant program reporting requirements
• Community resources and available programs and services
• Various software and computer skills, such as Google products and Microsoft Suite
  
  

Skill In

• Organizational and initiative skills, including multi-tasking and time management
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Leadership skills to build consensus with groups and problem solve
• Public speaking and presentations
• Written and oral communications
  
  

Ability To

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including partners in law enforcement, criminal justice and social services
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85 decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 25 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

General Requirements And Disclaimers

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.