Senior Employment Program Coordinator

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

29d

About The Position

Make a Difference in Your Community! Do you have experience in social services and a passion for helping others? Are you ready to take on a role that's both challenging and rewarding? If so, we want to hear from you! Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking a Senior Employment Program Coordinator to help low-income seniors gain employment training and achieve their career goals. As a New Mexico nonprofit with 20 stores statewide, we are committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. In this role, you will oversee a program dedicated to serving individuals aged 55 and older. The program provides employment skills training, community advocacy, and more-giving you the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of seniors in your community. We're looking for highly organized, compassionate professionals who are eager to help others succeed. Why Join Us? Competitive pay Health insurance Retirement program Work-life balance Additional benefits Put your skills-and your heart-to work for New Mexico seniors. Apply today and be part of something meaningful!

Requirements

Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with same.
Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.)
Knowledge of outreach services and activities, funding agencies, and community health care and vocational services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, representatives of funding and regulatory agencies, and the public.
Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
Skill in supervising assigned staff.
Skill in budget preparation and administration.
Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
Skill in gathering, analyzing, and organizing information.
Skill in preparing, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting complex documents and publications.
Skill in working effectively under pressure.
Ability to read, write and understand English.
Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format.
Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver's license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.
Bachelor's degree in social services, Counseling or related fields, Masters preferred.
Licensure and/or certifications as appropriate.
Three year's progressive work experience working with people with barriers or disabilities including two years in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to acquire CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Adherence to the attendance and punctuality policies of Goodwill.
Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position.
Develops a strategic plan for all program functions.
Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with program guidelines and strategic plan.
Contributes to program effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; implementing directives.
Achieves the financial objectives by preparing, administering and monitoring budgets.
Reviews, approves and submits monthly billing, ensuring accuracy and timely submission for programs.
Reports monthly participant satisfaction information.
Administers, manages and monitors program databases as related to specific programs Trackit, HMIS, SPARQ etc.
Oversees program case records for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
Ensures that program data, records, files, etc. are kept in strict confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act.
Coordinates participant services with other agencies and employers.
Gathers and reports monthly persons served information for all program participants by the first of each month.
Assists with proposals and grants to secure additional funding or refunding and grant monies for continuation and expansion of program services.
Represents Goodwill at community events to increase awareness and public understanding of Goodwill's mission and services.
Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among staff regarding department related activities.
Develops partnerships for services, referrals and the overall benefit of GINM with local business, agencies, non-profits and governmental entities.
Prepares and presents reports on the status, activities and plans for current and future operations; keeps leadership and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge and develops referral services by conducting research; attending workshops, conferences and seminars; establishing networks; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of the management team; integrating objectives with other functions; accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures HIPAA compliance.
Responsible for the safety of all persons served and staff under his/her supervision.
Responsible for CARF compliance and maintaining standards in areas of responsibility.
Implements CARF standards into all programs and follows professional ethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.