Program Coordinator - Placerville

County of El Dorado; Apex (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado is seeking a Program Coordinator within the Social Services Division to oversee and perform work in programs serving seniors and families with special needs. The role ensures compliance with funding, coordinates day-to-day operations, and guides service delivery with a focus on effectiveness and community impact.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, manage budgets, and develop outreach to maximize program reach.

Qualifications

• Supervise and coordinate day to day operation of senior/family services programs.
• Train staff and volunteers in work procedures.
• Maintain fiscal records and prepare reports within contractual limits.

Responsibilities

• Develop program goals and ensure implementation and compliance with funding requirements.
• Oversee multiple programs like rental assistance, food distribution, emergency shelter, information and referral, and transportation.
• Provide day-to-day direction, performance reviews, and staff training.
• Direct the receipt and review of program applications and determinations.
• Design outreach activities and referral systems to reach target populations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend policy changes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program evaluation

Community outreach

Education

Associate of Arts degree

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Coordinator oversees, coordinates and personally performs work in the provision of programs offering direct services and support to seniors and families with special needs and also provides direction to program service delivery and evaluating program status and effectiveness. This class is distinguished from the Manager and Director levels in that classes with those titles have division or department management level responsibility in their area of family and/or senior support.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION - IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

The Health and Human Services Agency’s Social Services Division works to improve the quality of life for El Dorado County residents by helping them meet basic needs and move toward self-sufficiency. Services include CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and employment programs. The Division also oversees the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority, which recruits, processes, and supports service providers for the IHSS program, a Medi-Cal funded initiative that enables eligible individuals who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled to hire providers for domestic and personal care services, allowing them to remain safely in their own homes and communities.

• Develop program goals and ensures implementation and compliance with contractual or funding agency requirements; participates in the development of the program budget.
• Supervise and coordinate day to day operation of varied senior and family services programs such as rental assistance, food distribution, emergency shelter, information and referral, emergency crisis intervention and senior activities and transportation.
• Provide day-to-day direction, work review and evaluation to assigned staff and volunteers; train staff in work procedure.
• Maintain fiscal records and prepares reports and documentation to ensure that spending is within contractual limitations.
• Direct the receipt and review of program applications and the determinations.
• Design and implement outreach activities and referral systems to ensure that target populations are reached.
• Evaluate program effectiveness; recommend and implement policy and procedural changes to enhance program effectiveness.
• Writer and edit written educational or information materials, such as fliers, brochures, and a newsletter.
• Counsel and advise applicants based on their needs and makes appropriate referrals to other community services as applicable.
• Correspond and confer with local community agencies involved in seniors and low income family services to maximize program usefulness; make presentations to various groups to promote departmental services.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Education & Experience Requirements: Equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social services, psychology or a related field, AND two years of experience in performing social service program eligibility determinations or program support work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Program Assistant. Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Program Coordinator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Program Coordinator. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We are currently recruiting for the following: One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, located in Placerville, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

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