AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator – SCP/FGP, Stark and Summit Counties - Full-Time

Axess Family Services, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Axess Family Services, Inc. is seeking an AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator to recruit, train, and place Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers in Stark and Summit Counties.

The role oversees operations, ensures proper stipend processing, and supports grant reporting while traveling within the state as needed. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (preferred), strong communication skills, and the ability to manage documentation, budgets, and volunteer events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Seniors, volunteering and/or social services preferred. Proficient with technology (i.e. computer, phone, data entry), as well as Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion operations in assigned counties.
• Recruit, enroll, and train volunteers with proper documentation and coordinate monthly in-service trainings.
• Verify stipends and manage submissions to the Assistant Director.
• Provide volunteer recognition throughout the year and coordinate annual recognition events.
• Maintain volunteer stations, files, and grant-related paperwork.
• Recruit and direct activities of local Advisory Council members and support National Days of Service.
• Enter data and generate reports for local, state, and federal grant reporting.
• Maintain local program budgets and handle petty cash as needed.
• Assist with compliance requirements and maintain safe work environment.
• Travel regularly within assigned counties and to other locations as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic arithmetic

Instruction following

Reading comprehension

Discretion with data

Valid Ohio driver's license

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Computer skills

Job description

AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator

Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs, Stark and Summit Counties

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

$36,000/Year

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Recruits, trains, and places Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers. Will oversee FGP and SCP in assigned counties (Summit and Stark).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion operations in assigned counties.
2. Recruits, enrolls and trains FGP/SCP volunteers while ensuring all proper documentation is obtained; conducts regular volunteer gathering events including monthly in-services.
3. Works with FGP and SCP volunteers to ensure that stipends are completed correctly; responsible for verifying stipends and turning them into the Assistant Director.
4. Provides appropriate volunteer recognition throughout the year (i.e. birthdays, important life events) and facilitates the implementation of annual volunteer recognition event in assigned counties.
5. Establishes and maintains FGP and SCP volunteer stations and ensures stations comply with grant performance measurements as needed.
6. Maintains local FGP and SCP volunteer, station and program files and provides central office with required paperwork.
7. Recruits, trains and directs activities of local Advisory Council members with assistance from other staff as delegated
8. Encourages AmeriCorps Seniors members to participate in National Days of Service (ex: MLK, Patriot Day) and promotes national service/National Days of Service in the local community
9. Maintains paperwork for funding sources as needed; Enters data and extracts reports from a variety of program databases for local, state and federal grant reports as needed; Assists Director and Assistant Director with reports as needed.
10. Maintains FGP petty cash and local program budget; prepares check requests as needed.
11. Promotes the AmeriCorps Seniors mission and needs and recognizes member contributions to both internal and external audiences.
12. Assist with all AmeriCorps Seniors programs as needed and with compliance requirements.
13. Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and education/certification/registry requirements.
14. Assist with maintaining a safe work environment.
15. Provides back-up coverage to other counties as needed.
16. Regular travel throughout assigned counties, and to other locations within the state as needed.
17. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to interact with others, specifically senior population.
2. Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including percentages and averages with a calculator.
3. Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
4. Ability to read and understand procedures, manuals, correspondence and general text.
5. Ability to maintain discretion with confidential data.
6. Valid Ohio Driver's License, reliable transportation and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability
7. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation and FBI).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with Seniors, volunteering and/or social services preferred. Proficient with technology (i.e. computer, phone, data entry), as well as Microsoft Office programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel within and outside of assigned county.