Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator

Life Skills Training and Educational Programs; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSTEPS is hiring a Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator in Fremont, CA to empower residents and families through education, case management, and coordinated services. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on supporting seniors and multi-family housing programs with after-school initiatives for children.

The position requires a 4 year degree, driving eligibility in California, and a passion for nonprofit housing and supportive services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or any related field.
• Two years of experience in a similar environment providing social services to multi-families, senior and children.
• Equivalency between education and experience may substitute for the degree.
• Background or experience working for a non-profit is a big plus.
• Valid California Driving License and reliable, insured transportation required

Responsibilities

• Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources.
• Maximize the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination and community outreach.
• Ensure residents, especially older adults, have opportunities to thrive in housing and services.
• Empower children from low-income and underserved families to flourish by providing after-school education and resources.
• Ensure children have a safe place after school for homework help and enrichment.

Skills

Case management

Community outreach

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fremont - Fremont, CA 94536

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.35 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Join our team and make a difference in people’s lives! LifeSTEPS is committed to build thriving communities by empowering individuals and families through supportive housing and services.

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Social Services & Program Coordinator who will:

• Empower low-income individuals and families to flourish by providing education and resources.
• Ensure our residents, specifically older adults to have an opportunity to thrive in place through housing and services.
• Encourage individuals and families through stable housing and supportive evidence-based services to build resilient communities.
• Maximize the strengths of individuals by providing client assistance, case management, service coordination and conducting community outreach.

Additional duties will include:

• Empowering children from low-income and underserved families to flourish by providing After School education and resources.
• Ensure our young individuals a caring and safe place to go to After School to get assistance with homework and academic enrichment.
• Encourage children to thrive and become empowered so they can develop into resilient adults.

Job Specifics:

• Title: Director of Social Services/Program Coordinator
• Job classification: Non-Exempt, 35 hrs per week
• Job location: Fremont, CA
• Pay range: $21.00- $28.35

More about us:

The STEP in LifeSTEPS stands for “Skills Training and Educational Programs” and is the heart of our mission. We believe community development is built “One STEP at a time.” Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or any related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a similar environment providing social services to multi-families, senior and children.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree
• A background or experience working for a non-profit would be a big plus!
• Valid California Driving License and reliable, insured transportation required

Are you ready to make a difference, stand behind and support people so they achieve their goals and become empowered to move forward in their lives?