Project Coordinator (California Only)

Center for Caregiver Advancement • Los Angeles, CA

14d • Remote

About The Position

Project Coordinator The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is building the workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians cant live without. For over two decades, CCA has been at the forefront of an equity-driven movement for quality training and quality jobs. CCA is one of the largest providers of training for long-term caregivers in California training over 70,000 home care and nursing home caregivers in the past 20 years. We are pioneers in home care training and are the only organization in the country to show the value of evidence-informed training programs on both the workforce population and the low-income seniors and people with disabilities for whom they care, with curriculum licensed in four other states. Training is one piece of a large, complex system of long-term care. Still, we know from our long history in the field and studies of our impact that training can lead to higher rates of retention and quality care because caregivers have the knowledge and confidence to be successful in their jobs. With the vast majority of caregivers being immigrant women of color who live in under-invested communities across the state, we meet them where they are - providing training in six languages CCA develops quality programs for both IHSS home care workers and Skilled Nursing Facility workers. We have a deep partnership with SEIU Local 2015 - the labor union that represents IHSS and SNF workers across California. Our Labor Management Training Partnership for nursing home workers is grounded in partnership systems in which skilled nursing facility employers collaborate with SEIU Local 2015 in order to benefit the workforce and provide higher-quality care to residents through high-quality courses, certifications, and apprenticeship programs. Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of project management fundamentals and experience with project management tools, particularly monday.com. This role is crucial in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency with project management tools, such as Monday.com, Asana, or Trello.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or management.
• Must possess a valid California drivers license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a project coordination role.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
• Knowledge of additional project management software is advantageous.
• Experience working for a non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with the Caregiver community and its unique challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating project activities, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Track project progress and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and reports, and ensure all files are up-to-date.
• Organize and schedule project meetings, taking minutes and following up on action items.
• Coordinate project activities, resources, and information.
• Monitor project progress, address any issues that arise, and help identify and mitigate risks to project success.
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Utilize monday.com to track project tasks, timelines, and resources.

Benefits

• Excellent Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Defined benefit pension plan with vesting at 3 years -CCA contributes 21% of your annual salary to your pension. In addition, we offer a 401K plan.
• Generous time off policy, including accrued vacation and sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays, including your birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level