Volunteer Coordinator/Social Services
About The Position
Under the direction of the Senior Program Supervisor, the Bilingual Volunteer & Social Services Coordinator plays a proactive role in engaging the community to become involved with our volunteer opportunities in our food pantries and programs while assisting active and at-risk seniors in accessing and receiving social services. This position serves seniors and adults with disabilities living in the Bernal Heights, Excelsior and Outer Mission by: providing short-term social services within our Active Senior Program and receiving referrals from other BHNC programs and outside agencies. This person assertively outreaches, leads our pantry efforts and connects volunteers to serve our programs. Our ideal candidate is a reliable with a solid attendance history that also takes initiative, communicates well, has great administrative skills. This individual is able to work with a diverse group of staff, community members, and community partners.
Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs required.
- Bilingual Spanish and English required.
- Ability to work in an active setting with staff and volunteers.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction; copying figures, counting, and recording.
- Ability to observe and troubleshoot issues; ability to deal with multiple tasks.
- Ability to lead with initiative and adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills; strong time management and organization skills.
- Excellent demonstration of interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Experience or desire to learn the DAS GetCare database and Dalia benefits platform.
Nice To Haves
- BA/AA/AS degree plus one year of experience or 2 years of experience providing social services.
- Prefer at least 2 years experience providing volunteer and/or social services to adults/seniors preferably at a community center or similar setting.
- Must have valid Driver’s License with three year good driving history
- First Aid, CPR, and AED training preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides engagement and community outreach/tabling to solicit participants and volunteers for programs, food pantries and community events.
- Assist in the placement, supervision and scheduling of volunteers (such as the trainings they should attend, materials they should have)
- Maintains comprehensive records on the selection, training and activities of volunteers
- Maintain effective communication with volunteers, co-workers and supervisors. Maintain volunteer records including: statistics, volunteer hours, and database
- Responds to public inquiries to provide information on the volunteer programs
- Complete intakes and assessments for incoming participants for the Active Senior Program and process electronically using the DAAS GetCare (CMS) system.
- Provide direct short-term social services such as: completing applications, translations, reviewing correspondence, information and referrals for a variety of services and arranging for care and other services needed for participants who attend the senior center
- Complete participant charting, monthly reports, and other documentation as required by BHNC and funding sources
- Evaluate client needs, follow-up and document progress notes to ensure quality and effective service delivery for participants
- Provide administrative support and assistance during programming for activities, field trips, newsletters, translations, etc.
- Attend all BHNC meetings, events and activities as requested. Participation in meetings including: monthly Senior Staff, BHNC Staff, and advisory committee meetings and company outreach events throughout the year.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
