Project Coordinator, RSVP & SEARCH

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE•Auburn, ME

5d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Catholic Charities Maine SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope) Program is seeking a new part-time RSVP/SEARCH Project Coordinator for our Androscoggin and Oxford County sites. The mission of the SEARCH Program is to enable vulnerable seniors to remain independent and create a long-term support system to meet their needs. We recruit and train volunteers to provide companionship support services and transportation assistance to help seniors remain independent in their own homes. RSVP is our Retired Senior Volunteer Program, that is a project that supports our SEARCH program clients and area food pantries. Definition: The Project Coordinator is the person responsible for carrying out the day-to-day implementation of the program site. We are looking for someone with knowledge of community organizations and resources that support the senior population in the areas that we are currently serving. Experience in public speaking a plus. Experience and knowledge in working with Microsoft outlook, excel and word preferred. There will be local travel in the program's serve areas. This position is 20 hours per week, based out of our new RSVP project site in Androscoggin County. It includes 15 hours weekly of RSVP work at our SEARCH Androscoggin location, plus 9 hours supporting SEARCH work in select Oxford County towns, working from our Auburn and Mexico offices.

Requirements

Shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Human Services or related field.
Experience in working with volunteers or the elderly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Human Services/Social work or related field is a plus.
Experience in public speaking a plus.
Experience and knowledge in working with Microsoft outlook, excel and word preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct client intakes of seniors ages 60+, for our SEARCH program and match them with RSVP volunteers in Androscoggin County and SEARCH volunteers in Oxford County with the seniors we serve.
Match RSVP volunteers with the two 2 food pantries we plan to partner with in Androscoggin County.
Volunteer recruitment
Provide volunteers with training, supervision, guidance, recognition, and support
Monitor matches made with our clients and the volunteer support provided at the food pantries
Document volunteer hours and services provided each month
Community outreach and marketing in the areas we serve