Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
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Lutheran Social Service MNis a dynamic social service organization serving children youth and families people with disabilities older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!
The position is responsible for the overall management of Foster Grandparent and/or Senior Companion volunteer and client assignments in assigned geographic area which includes Dakota Scott and Rice Counties.
The responsibilities include publicizing the programs recruiting training and placing volunteers and clients with partner agencies assuring compliance with program regulations and managing relationships with partner sites and multiple stakeholders in the community.
The responsibilities also include directly managing clients and volunteer/client matches where no partner agency is available to do so.
- A Bachelors degree in the human services field or five years of equivalent experience.
- Experience working with the older adult population and/or volunteers is desired.
- A valid drivers license acceptable driving record access to reliable transportation and a Motor Vehicle Check.
- Excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to understand and effectively interpret program policies procedures and regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability tointeract effectively with a variety of populations/individuals.
- Knowledge of issues relating to aging and volunteerism.
- Depending on service area 50 to 70 of time will be spent out of the office meeting with volunteers clients and a variety of community partners.
Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender race culture religion ethnicity protected veteran status and/ordisability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism discrimination bias and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity safety and respect.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
