PROGRAM COORDINATOR

In partnership with Adas Israel, JSSA provides The Behrend-Adas Senior Fellowship; a daily lunch and socialization program open to the community.

We provide a kosher lunch as well as a variety of social, exercise, and educational programming for senior adults.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Program Coordinator. The role requires being onsite 4 days a week at Adas Israel and allows for the fifth day to be spent off-site arranging the future programming activities for the senior adults.

The ideal candidate will have social service experience, be a self-starter, organized, and a good communicator. Leadership experience preferred.

The Program Coordinator will ensure that program participants have a safe, socially enjoyable and educationally fulfilling experience.

Responsibilities include :

• Create monthly calendar of daily activities and mange the coordination of activities, including any transportation for local field trips
• Order lunches and purchase snack and supplies from agency vendors
• Maintain requirements of the grant including intake forms, program attendance, nutritional information and activity tracking as well as producing regular reports
• Recruit and train volunteers for the program
• Recruit new participants through various marketing channels
• Manage program budget in collaboration with program supervisor
• Maintain relationships with Adas Israel staff to ensure continued collaboration on the program

Position Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field with 1-3 years in a similar position
• Active CPR and SafeServe certification(s)
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills; detail-oriented; and organized
• Experience with an electronic health record system
• Advanced level knowledge with MS Office and aptitude to master other computer programs and reporting systems easily
• Commitment to working in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on collaboration with colleagues and clients

Competitive salary and benefits package :

• Medical / dental / vision insurance / FSA account
• 403(b) retirement savings plans and agency contribution
• Paid holidays / vacation / sick / personal leave
• Annual professional development stipend
• Work-Life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal growth and professional development

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years.

A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families.

JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services.

We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA / M / F / D

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Pay Type Hourly

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