Program Coordinator Foster Grandparent Program

WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters hunger and nutrition services and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind body heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

**The Foster Grandparent program coordinator is responsible for recruiting training placing and supervising Foster Grandparents communicating with host agency staff and maintaining program records and data. The incumbent participates in planning implementing and evaluating the program to ensure efficient delivery of services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establishes trusting relationships with coworkers volunteers program participants and community partners.

Communicates mission goals and expectations of Volunteers of America and the Foster Grandparent Program to volunteers and host agency staff and ensures compliance with federal guidelines and local project policies and procedures.

Manages caseload of Foster Grandparent volunteers including initial eligibility assessments orientation placement at sites evaluations annual paperwork ongoing training assignment changes and corrective action plans as well as providing information and referral and crisis intervention as needed.

Maintains and ensures confidentiality of all program participant information.

Ensures accurate maintenance of hard copy files and database records including correspondence evaluations updates volunteer financial medical and insurance information and any information pertinent to the Foster Grandparent Volunteers or Host Agencies.

Assists with verification of calculations data entry and recordkeeping of stipend hours to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Participates in program planning and implementation supporting development of annual goals and objectives grant preparation program evaluation and reporting; maintains relevant statistical data for grants and annual reports.

Develop and facilitate monthly volunteer trainings that meet federal grant requirements

Ensure volunteers complete required training and onboarding processes in compliance with program requirements

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships as the primary point of contact with partner agencies and volunteer sites.

Establishes and maintains contact with a wide variety of community organizations through on-going public speaking engagements submitting press releases to local newspapers/radios/television media designing and distributing fliers and writing articles for newsletters or press releases as needed.

Provides staff support with Advisory Council Committees and assists in gathering data and/or report preparation for the Advisory Council.

Assists with planning and coordinating of all program recognition and special events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Foster Grandparent Program Volunteers

Minimum Qualifications of Position

Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum one year supervisory and administrative experience.

Knowledge of computer operations including Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn database programs.

Must have own transportation valid Colorado drivers license and proof of insurance.

Prior to the start of the first workday all Volunteers of America and current CNCS criminal history checks must be completed. This position has recurring access to vulnerable populations and is in a covered position.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

Must work well as part of a team.

Demonstrated experience in marketing and recruitment is preferred.

Fluent in Spanish is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and record keeping skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The noise level is usually low to moderate.

Travel to and from site locations and events may be required.

Ability to lift up to 25lbs. repeatedly may be required.

Bending Climbing Stooping Kneeling Reaching Crouching Squatting Lifting (30 to 50 pounds) Balancing Standing Sitting Hand/Foot motions Walking Seeing (Close and distant vision Detect Determine Perceive Identify Recognize Judge Observe Inspect Assess Estimate) Depth Perception Hearing/Listening Speaking/Shouting (Communicate Discern Convey Express Exchange) Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping Holding Touching) Thinking Calculating Memory/Recall Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full Time

Monday Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program events or assigned job duties

Position Salary Range:

$19.37-$21.37 /hr

Location

Main offices 4915 E. 52nd Ave Commerce City CO

and 2660 Larimer Street Denver CO

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension and 403b Retirement Plan

Health Dental Vision Pet Insurances

Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will Remain Open Until Filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.