Senior Companion Coordinator – Senior Companion Program, Stark, Summit, Portage Counties - Part-Time

Senior Companion Coordinator - Stark, Summit, Portage Counties

Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs

Part-Time, 20-29 Hours/Week

$20.00/Hour

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for the effective and efficient administrative and clerical operations of the Senior Companion program in assigned counties on a day-to-day basis. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

1. Oversees the operations of the Senior Companion Programs in assigned local offices. 
2. Recruit, enroll and train volunteers while ensuring all proper documentation is obtained.  
3. Conduct monthly in-services for all counties. 
4. Establish volunteer stations and ensure stations comply with grant performance measures as needed.  
5. Tracks client information, completes client referrals, matches clients and volunteers.  
6. Maintain local volunteer, station and program files and provides central office with required paperwork. 
7. Recruits, trains and directs activities of local Advisory Council members with collaboration from other AmeriCorps Seniors staff as delegated. 
8. Enter data and extract reports from a variety of program databases for local, state and federal grant reports. Provide grant reporting information such as demographics and performance measurement results. 
9. Work in collaboration with Director, Coordinators, and Assistant Director on adapting forms during transitions for changing needs such as recruitment and enrollment materials, volunteer forms and handbook. 
10. Provides appropriate volunteer recognition throughout the year (i.e. birthdays, important life events) and assists with the planning and implementation of the annual AmeriCorps Seniors recognition event in all counties assigned. 
11. Encourages members to participate in National Days of Service (ex: MLK, Patriot Day) and promotes national service/National Days of Service in the local community. 
12. Maintains petty cash; prepares check requests as needed. 
13. Promotes the programs’ missions and needs and recognizes member contributions to both internal and external audiences.  
14. Assist with maintaining a safe work environment. 
15. Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and education/certification/registry requirements. 
16. Provides back-up coverage to other counties as needed. 
17. Intermittent travel throughout assigned counties and state, as needed.  
18. Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Ability to interact with others, specifically senior population. 
2. Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including percentages and averages with a calculator. 
3. Ability to follow instructions and work independently. 
4. Ability to read and understand procedures, manuals, correspondence and general text. 
5. Ability to maintain discretion with confidential data. 
6. Valid Ohio Driver’s License, reliable transportation and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability 
7. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation and FBI).   

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience/training in volunteer management, administration, public relations, community organizations or related fields.  Experience in employee performance appraisal and management. Must be computer literate with Microsoft Office programs. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift 40 pounds. Ability to travel within and outside of assigned counties.