Program Coordinator

DGS Office of External Affairs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County Department of Social Services is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage and coordinate human services programs, developing and implementing initiatives, and overseeing grants.

The role involves assessing community needs, coordinating resources, and working with diverse stakeholders to deliver services and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in computer operations including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate program activities
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and interact professionally with diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate human services programs
• Develop and implement programs
• Manage grants and funding
• Assess community needs to inform programs
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders to improve outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Program planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Email clients

Job description

The Program Coordinator manages and coordinates human services programs for Buchanan County's Department of Social Services. The role involves developing and implementing programs, managing grants, assessing community needs, coordinating resources, and working with diverse stakeholders to deliver services and improve outcomes.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in computer operations including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate program activities
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and interact professionally with diverse groups