Program Coordinator

LifePath is a mission-driven, collaborative, and community-focused human services agency seeking to fill a grant-funded 30 hr. per week position to oversee the day-to-day operations of the our Community Engagement Center and manage the planning grant for various Social and Day Programming. The Community Engagement Center is a social day program designed to provide safe, dynamic programming for older adults and people with disabilities. As well, provide opportunities for caregivers to gain skills, support, and resources to assist them. The Program Manager will work collaboratively with others to create a plan to sustain the Community Engagement Center and/or similar programs. It is grant funded through March 2025.

If you are passionate about creating inclusive programs for older adults and people with disabilities, we invite you to apply for the Program Manager for our Community Engagement Center. This position offers $30/hour and generous benefits, providing you with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in our community while contributing to impactful social programming.

Please submit a cover letter and your resume. LifePath is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Bilingual, minorities, women and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in human services, healthcare, social work, or a related field preferred and at least 3 years’ experience working with older adults, caregivers, or individuals with disabilities. Project management experience preferred.

• Organizational skills: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals. Able to attend to multiple responsibilities simultaneously and handle complex projects.
• Communication & Interpersonal skills: Professional verbal and written communication skills. Good listening and engagement skills.
• Computer Proficiency & Technical proficiency: Advanced level of proficiency in software and database comprehension and practical application. Intermediate to advanced practical application of MS Word, Excel, and Google suite skills. Competence in virtual platforms such as Zoom/Google Meet and basic AV/PA set up and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues. Advanced ability to create reports, spreadsheets, linking workbooks and perform data analysis.
• Critical Thinking: Adept in organizing and planning processes involving diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Business Acumen: Basic understanding of finance and mathematical competence. Ability to code expenses/purchases accordingly, perform basic billing tasks, adhere to budget, and inventory/supplies management. Knowledge of and key driver of quality assurance, quality improvement and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Time Management & Flexibility: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set and meet goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals and meeting deadlines.
• Leadership Skills: Influences others through positive role modeling. Assist with training others. Acts as ambassador to assigned program(s) and the greater agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and oversee programming at the Community Engagement Center.
• Develop a weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedule of activities.
• Schedule outside guests to provide engaging and educational activities.
• Provide guidance and oversight to contracted staff who are providing direct care and assisting contracted staff with activities.
• Train and supervise volunteers.
• Participate in the screening process for assessing new participants.
• Participate in care planning meetings.
• Assist in planning and delivering caregiver activities including facilitating educational/support groups, guest speakers, and special activities.
• Convene and facilitate meetings of Advisory Group of stakeholders to create an on-going plan for the Supportive and Social Day Programming.
• Conduct necessary research, interviews, and site visits to gather information.
• Participate in grant collaborative meetings.
• Write and present plan of program findings and prospective.
• Maintain documentation as required.
• Participate in agency trainings and meetings as requested.
• Uphold the agency’s mission, values, and DEIB practices.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical:

Visual, speaking, auditory and mobile capacity necessary:

Capacity to see computer screen and read written material.

Capacity to hear and speak on the telephone.

Capacity to communicate verbally with consumers, surrogates/caregivers, supervisors and managers.

Capacity for fine manipulation in the frequent use of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, etc.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Occasional reaching and grabbing objects with both hands, twisting of hand and wrist, and pushing and pulling of objects.

Occasional bending, squatting, and twisting to perform work functions.

Occasional capacity to lift up to 25 pounds.

Mental:

Ability to understand and/or interpret complicated program instructions and laws.

Capacity to learn complicated computer software

Capacity to deal rationally and calmly with varying personalities

Capacity to work well in fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

Environmental:

Work is indoors.

Must be able to tolerate by-products of office machine operation.

Must be able to tolerate heat and cold of seasonal changes and indoor temperatures.