About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need strengthening families and building communities. VOA - LA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs Upward Bound college prep programs veterans services homeless shelters low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more .
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The Program Coordinator provides experience-based competencies and administrative assistance to further the efforts of the Case Manager and Housing Specialist to fulfill the mission of VOALA: obtain stable housing and increase access to care for low income persons.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieve grant objectives by supervising the Case Manager and Housing Specialist providing expertise and implementing Quality Assurance systems while providing information to the Director highlighting progress in reaching goals.
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of case manager and housing specialist overseeing intake creation of service plans and housing stability plans for clients;
- Conducts weekly case conferencing and monthly case files audits to assure participant records are complete and accurate
- Monitor program compliance to VOALA policies and required procedures; maintains documentation of all program procedures
- Assist Director with implementing policies procedures and forms that facilitate the effective operation of intensive case management and delivery of high-quality services; train and mentor staff
- Coordinate outreach and collaboration efforts with community partners and landlords
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- PROGRAM OPERATIONS: Responsible for day-to-day Program efforts providing guidance and supervision for staff budget oversight project timelines and anticipated outcomes; Effectively plans workload of subordinate individuals and programs; budgets deploys and organizes resources.
- RECORD AND TRACK SERVICES: Keep and maintain appropriate records of all services provided to clients in both hard (paper) and soft (electronic) files ensuring records are accurate and matching; report regularly to Director progress of project timelines.
- COORDINATION OF SERVICES: Collaborates with other service providers to link various programs to community resources and supportive services.
- FUNDER FOCUS: Keep comprehensive records of compliance with Funder and Regulatory requirements.
- TRAINING AND MENTORING: Responsible for case management teams development through: training policy and procedure structured supervision and learning collaboratives
- CHANGE LEADERSHIP: Identifies better faster more efficient ways to achieve the program goals and objectives.
- Community Outreach.
- Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance background check including criminal history personal references employment and education verifications
- Valid California drivers license acceptable proof of automobile insurance and/or reliable mode of transportation
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work (or related discipline) or a combination of relevant education and experience (4 years)
EXPERIENCE:
- 1 year of supervisory experience in a social services organization (leading programs projects or staff)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree of Social Work
- Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and/or limited English capabilities
- Knowledge about community resources
- Experience connecting clients to resources
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment.
Required Experience:
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