Job Abstract

Part-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position

$20.00 per hour, 20 hours per week

BASIC FUNCTION OF FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Work cooperatively with the Program Director of FGP to assist with the day-to-day operation of the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP). The FGP mission is to engage low-income persons aged 55 and older in volunteer service for children with special needs. Performs clerical duties and administrative support for community outreach, volunteer recruitment and training, communication with stakeholders, plus other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROJECT COORDINATOR:

• Assist with the recruitment of volunteers aged 55 and older to meet established targets for volunteer numbers and hours of service and promotion of FGP through public presentations, media, printed materials and outreach to groups and individuals throughout western Connecticut.
• Assist with the screening, placement, training (pre-service and in-service) and evaluation of volunteers to ensure program quality.
• Perform routine bookkeeping for the program, which includes preparing and entering monthly stipend payroll for FGP volunteers and processing annual volunteer income reviews to determine program eligibility.
• Respond to in-person, telephone, email and web communications from both prospective and active volunteers.
• Maintain an accurate and confidential paper file of personal data for each volunteer in compliance with federal, state, agency policies and AmeriCorps Seniors regulations, and assist with updating the Volunteer Report/CMS 2.0 database.
• Assist with quarterly evaluation of program performance as measured by annual program goals and objectives and programming for impact objectives.
• Monitor volunteer performance by visiting each volunteer site at least once a year.
• Participate in meetings with the Elder Services Advisory Council and CASA (Connecticut AmeriCorps Seniors Association), as well as other meetings, workshops and/or conferences as determined by the Program Director of FGP/RSVP Director.

REQUIREMENTS OF FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Education:

Minimum H.S. Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred

Experience:

• 3 or more years of experience relevant to non-profit programs
• Experience implementing volunteer projects and plans
• Experience working with older adults and diverse populations

Job Skills:

• Time management and organization skills Flexibility
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work alone or collaborate with others
• Initiative and follow through
• Excellent oral, written communications
• Interpersonal skills
• Public speaking
• Excellent typing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
• Clerical skills helpful

Licenses /certifications:

Valid CT driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and own reliable transportation available daily

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability