Program Coordinator

Description

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans.

Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

The position is responsible for the overall management of Foster Grandparent and / or Senior Companion volunteer and client assignments in assigned geographic area, which includes Renville, McLeod, Sibley, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Brown, Blue Earth, Waseca, Watonwan, Martin and Faribault Counties.

The responsibilities include publicizing the programs, recruiting, training and placing volunteers and clients with partner agencies, assuring compliance with program regulations and managing relationships with partner sites and multiple stakeholders in the community.

The responsibilities also include directly managing clients and volunteer / client matches where no partner agency is available to do so.

Job Requirements :

• A Bachelor's degree in the human services field or five years of equivalent experience.
• Experience working with the older adult population and / or volunteers is desired.
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, access to reliable transportation and a Motor Vehicle Check.
• Excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to understand and effectively interpret program policies, procedures and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations / individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of issues relating to aging and volunteerism.
• Depending on service area, 50% to 70% of time will be spent out of the office meeting with volunteers, clients and a variety of community partners.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and / or disability.

We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)