Program Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota•Grafton, ND

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for the overall management of Senior Companion volunteer and client assignments in assigned geographic area. The responsibilities include publicizing the programs, recruiting, training and placing volunteers and clients with partner agencies, assuring compliance with program regulations and managing relationships with partner sites and multiple stakeholders in the community. The responsibilities also include directly managing clients and volunteer/client matches where no partner agency is available to do so.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, access to reliable transportation and a Motor Vehicle Check.
Excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to understand and effectively interpret program policies, procedures and regulations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations/individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of issues relating to aging and volunteerism.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in the human services field or five years of equivalent experience.
Experience working with the older adult population and/or volunteers is desired.
Depending on service area, 50% to 70% of time will be spent out of the office meeting with volunteers, clients and a variety of community partners.

Responsibilities

Overall management of Senior Companion volunteer and client assignments in assigned geographic area.
Publicizing the programs.
Recruiting, training and placing volunteers and clients with partner agencies.
Assuring compliance with program regulations.
Managing relationships with partner sites and multiple stakeholders in the community.
Directly managing clients and volunteer/client matches where no partner agency is available to do so.