Program Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service MN is seeking a Senior Companion Program Manager to oversee volunteer and client assignments in the assigned geographic area. You will publicize the program, recruit and train volunteers, and place volunteers and clients with partner agencies, ensuring compliance and strong relationships with partner sites and stakeholders.

You will also directly manage clients and volunteer/client matches where no partner agency is available, requiring independent work, broad community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the human services field or five years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with older adults or volunteers preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills to interpret program policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Travel 50% to 70% of time for meetings with volunteers, clients, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee senior companion volunteer and client assignments in the area.
• Publicize the programs, recruit, train and place volunteers and clients with partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with program regulations and manage relationships with partner sites and stakeholders.
• Directly manage clients and volunteer/client matches when no partner agency is available.

Skills

Reasoning skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Aging knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree human services or five years experience

Job description

Pay:

• $21/hr
• 29 hours/week

The position is responsible for the overall management of Senior Companion volunteer and client assignments in assigned geographic area.

The responsibilities include publicizing the programs, recruiting, training and placing volunteers and clients with partner agencies, assuring compliance with program regulations and managing relationships with partner sites and multiple stakeholders in the community.

The responsibilities also include directly managing clients and volunteer/client matches where no partner agency is available to do so.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in the human services field or five years of equivalent experience.
• Experience working with the older adult population and/or volunteers is desired.
• A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, access to reliable transportation and a Motor Vehicle Check.
• Excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to understand and effectively interpret program policies, procedures and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations/individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of issues relating to aging and volunteerism.
• Depending on service area, 50% to 70% of time will be spent out of the office meeting with volunteers, clients and a variety of community partners.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!