Program Coordinator - Senior Nutrition

The County of El Dorado; South Lake Tahoe (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado is seeking a Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator in South Lake Tahoe to oversee daily operations of the Senior Nutrition Program, including home meal delivery, participant assessments, and volunteer coordination. You will interact with staff, volunteers, meal participants, and families to provide exceptional service and ensure program success.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining budgets, drafting outreach materials, and evaluating program

Qualifications

• Requires Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social services, psychology or related field.
• Two years of experience in performing social service program eligibility determinations or program support work.

Responsibilities

• Develop program goals and ensure implementation and compliance with contractual or funding agency requirements; participate in budgeting.
• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations of senior and family services programs including rental assistance, food distribution, emergency shelter, information and referral, crisis intervention and transportation.
• Provide day-to-day direction and training to staff and volunteers; maintain fiscal records and prepare reports within contractual limits.
• Direct receipt and review of program applications and determinations; design outreach activities and referral systems to reach target populations.

Education

Associate of Arts degree in social services

Job description

South Lake Tahoe, CA Location Only

The County of El Dorado

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

Health and Human Services Agency

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

Community Services Division

The Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. These services include: Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Older Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and many more! In addition to the services to seniors, Community Services also administers Veteran Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs.

The Opportunity

The Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator is an integral position in the Senior Nutrition Program, essential in the process of providing El Dorado County seniors with a daily hot meal, whether it is for those dining in or those who are having a meal delivered to their home. This position is responsible for coordinating home meal delivery participant assessments, volunteer onboarding and training, volunteer assignments to home meal delivery routes, and for coordinating daily activities with the kitchen supervisor to prepare and deliver a high volume of daily meals. On a daily basis, this position interacts with subordinate staff, kitchen staff, volunteers, meal participants, and families, to provide a high level of customer service.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• 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.

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.

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Vacancy Details

• One (1) limited term vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Limited term appointments are at‑will appointments in the unclassified service that unless earlier terminated terminate automatically at the end of the specific project for which the appointment is made. The current vacancy is anticipated to end 03/31/2029. Employees serving under a limited term appointment receive benefits (health, retirement, and paid leave benefits) but are not considered regular employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Location Proximity

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Activities and Events in El Dorado County

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Small Business Shops

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