Foster Grandparent Volunteer Coordinator

Summary/Objective:

Under the general direction of the Program Manager and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) policy guidance, the Foster Grandparent Volunteer Coordinator has the responsibility of coordinating project activities related to the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP). The Volunteer Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and monitor project activities including recruitment, in-service training, supervisory arrangements, and other activities in cooperation with the Foster Grandparent Program Manager and appropriate volunteer host site staff.

· Coordinate Foster Grandparent Program assignments including assisting volunteer host site staff with developing volunteer assignment plans and activities and monitoring progress towards achieving goals and expected outcomes specified in the assignment plans.

· Ensure that all volunteers receive a monthly stipend for hours served in accordance with defined policies, which requires tracking and ensuring payments are processed correctly.

· Enhance the total project effort through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs, and other senior and volunteer programs.

· Provide information and support to FGP volunteers.

· Assess the performance and suitability of volunteer stations to ensure they align with the program’s goals.

· Attend training and conferences authorized by CNCS, as funding allows.

· Answer phones and greet clients and visitors.

· Handle filing confidential documents.

· Perform general administrative duties, as assigned.

· Assist with other clerical duties, such as organizing paperwork, scheduling, and maintaining records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience:

· High School diploma.

· Proficiency in use of computers, printers, fax machines and electronic medical records.

· Good customer service skills and the ability to interact with clients, staff, management, as well as the general public.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

None required for this position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a regular office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics are as follows:

Drug-Alcohol Free;

Smoke Free;

Non-Harassment; and

Handicap Accessibility

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Routine office mobility.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Travel:

The FGP Volunteer Coordinator will need to travel to attend agency meetings and training, as required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.91 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16