Program Coordinator: Community Services & Grants

Virginia Department of Social Services; Grundy (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Social Services in Kentucky is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee the management and coordination of a human services program. You will develop, coordinate, and provide programs, resources, and services to meet client needs, and plan strategies to improve outcomes.

The role requires ability to prepare and review grants, supervise project implementation, and work with diverse stakeholders to enhance service delivery and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field or related area with work experience in the assigned program areas.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience providing required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall program management and coordination of a human services program area.
• Prepares and reviews grant proposals and monitors program grants to determine compliance with prescribed policy, procedures and operating standards, program regulations, or contractual requirements.
• Develops programs.
• Organizes and directs special projects.
• Assess community needs and develop community resources for meeting those needs.
• Reviews and recommends revision of agency or community programs to meet changing client and community needs.
• Coordinates agency and community resources and programs.
• Plans, organizes and oversees the activities of professional, clerical and volunteer personnel.
• Works cooperatively with other employees, clients, agencies, and the public.
• Assess and identifies needs, resources and community trends.
• Makes presentations to community groups, boards and commissions.
• Coordinates with clients, colleagues, community and other agencies to improve program and outreach service delivery.
• Functions effectively as a team member.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, county officials, team members, state/federal agencies, granting/funding agencies, community organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, or other guidelines related to assigned program area.
• Attends workshops and training sessions; and
• Presents plans and recommends policies and procedures and program budgets for approval.

Skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Data handling and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Desktop publishing

Email

Internet

Job description

Virginia Department of Social Services in Kentucky is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee the management and coordination of a human services program. You will develop, coordinate, and provide programs, resources, and services to meet client needs, and plan strategies to improve outcomes.

The role requires ability to prepare and review grants, supervise project implementation, and work with diverse stakeholders to enhance service delivery and community impact.