Program Coordinator - Senior Nutrition

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

Job summary

The County of El Dorado, Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services Division, is seeking a Program Coordinator in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The role focuses on coordinating home-delivery meals, supervising staff and volunteers, and ensuring high-quality senior services for older adults and families.

Responsibilities include developing goals, managing day-to-day operations of senior programs, designing outreach, supervising staff, maintaining fiscal records, and evaluating program

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop program goals and ensure implementation and compliance with contractual or funding agency requirements; participate in budget development.
• 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 prepare reports and documentation to ensure 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 make 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

Associate of Arts degree in social services, psychology or related field

Job description

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.

Description

• SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA LOCATION ONLY***

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.

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 full time, part time, limited term and 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) 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.

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.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

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

Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout 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

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.

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The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

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• E-Verify Notice of Participation
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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For Your Health And Well-Being

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For Your Financial Future

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For Your Work/Life Balance

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Supervisory, Personal and Bereavement leave

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.