Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator
About The Position
Join our team and make a difference in people’s lives! LifeSTEPS is committed to build thriving communities by empowering individuals and families through supportive housing and services. We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Social Services & Program Coordinator who will: Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources. Ensure our residents, specifically older adults to have an opportunity to thrive in place through housing and services. Encourage individuals and families through stable housing and supportive evidence-based services to build resilient communities. Maximize the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination and conducting community outreach. Additional duties will include: Empowering children from low-income and underserved families to flourish by providing After School education and resources. Ensure our young individuals a caring and safe place to go to After School to get assistance with homework and academic enrichment. Encourage children to thrive and become empowered so they can develop into resilient adults. Job Specifics: Title: Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator Job classification: Non-Exempt, Approx 19-21 hours per week Job location: Santa Maria, CA Pay range: $20.00-$27.00
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or any related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in a similar environment providing social services to multi-families, senior and children.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree
- Valid California Driving License and reliable, insured transportation required
- Interpersonal skills - ability to communicate well with a multitude of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication with peers and supervisors.
- Data entry and organization skills.
Nice To Haves
- A background or experience working for a non-profit would be a big plus!
- Bilingual preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources.
- Ensure our residents, specifically older adults to have an opportunity to thrive in place through housing and services.
- Encourage individuals and families through stable housing and supportive evidence-based services to build resilient communities.
- Maximize the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination and conducting community outreach.
- Empowering children from low-income and underserved families to flourish by providing After School education and resources.
- Ensure our young individuals a caring and safe place to go to After School to get assistance with homework and academic enrichment.
- Encourage children to thrive and become empowered so they can develop into resilient adults.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
