Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator

Life Skills Training and Educational Programs•Sacramento, CA

6d•$20 - $27

About The Position

LifeSTEPS is seeking a Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator to provide supportive services and program coordination in South Sacramento. The role supports low-income individuals and families, including older adults, by helping residents build stability and thrive in place through housing, education, resources, case management, service coordination, and community outreach. The position also supports children from low-income and underserved families through an after-school program, providing a safe and caring environment, homework assistance, and academic enrichment. The role encourages children’s development and helps them build skills and resilience. This is a non-exempt, part-time position scheduled for 25 hours per week. The listed pay range is $20.00–$27.00 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Two years of experience in a similar environment providing social services to multifamily residents, seniors, and children.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
Program coordination and management skills.
Youth development and engagement, classroom and behavior management, and child safety and compliance skills.
Parent and family communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills.
Academic enrichment support and social-emotional learning support.
Team collaboration and leadership skills.
Time management, organization, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Community outreach, partnership development, and public speaking skills.
Case management, community resource coordination, resident advocacy, and housing and supportive services coordination skills.
Client intake, needs assessment, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
Event planning and facilitation skills.
Curriculum planning and implementation skills.
Policy, procedure, regulatory compliance, and documentation skills.
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency; Microsoft Office and database management skills.
Data collection, attendance tracking, and reporting skills.
Budget and supply management skills.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Background or experience working for a nonprofit.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage social services and program activities.
Provide client assistance, case management, service coordination, and community outreach.
Support residents, particularly older adults, in maintaining stable housing and thriving in place.
Provide education and resources to low-income individuals and families.
Support after-school programming for children, including homework assistance and academic enrichment.
Help ensure children have a safe and caring place to go after school.
Coordinate with families, partners, teams, and community resources.
Conduct client intake and needs assessments, and provide resident advocacy and support services.
Plan and facilitate events and community engagement activities.
Maintain attendance tracking, documentation, data collection, and reporting.
Support curriculum planning and implementation, including social-emotional learning.
Follow child safety requirements, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Manage program supplies and budgets.