Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator

Life Skills Training and Educational Programs • Oakland, CA

1d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSTEPS is committed to building 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. This role ensures residents, specifically older adults, have an opportunity to thrive in place through housing and services. The position encourages individuals and families through stable housing and supportive evidence-based services to build resilient communities. The role maximizes the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination, and conducting community outreach. Additional duties include empowering children from low-income and underserved families by providing After School education and resources, ensuring young individuals a caring and safe place to go to After School for homework assistance and academic enrichment, and encouraging children to thrive and become empowered so they can develop into resilient adults.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large group ASP setting
• A background or experience working for a non-profit would be a big plus!

Responsibilities

• Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources.
• Ensure residents, specifically older adults, 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.
• Empower children from low-income and underserved families by providing After School education and resources.
• Ensure 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level