Friends of Seniors Coordinator

Description

Summary : Provides oversight of FOS programs and services including coordination of volunteers for : Transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, assistance with grocery shopping, visiting / keeping company with isolated, lonely seniors, telephone reassurance, respite for primary caregivers, referrals to other agencies and / or organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conducts outreach throughout the county.
• Acts as ambassador for ALL CCCSDC programs and services at trainings, forums, meetings etc. Stays current on available resources  for  seniors, trends, and interventions.
• Recruits, engages. trains, and maintains all documentation for volunteers. Ensures all safety protocols are communicated and followed.
• Screens potential new clients for services.
• Maintains current and accurate documentation of services provided, including at least daily updates in Assisted Rides.
• Matches volunteers and schedules transportation.
• Matches volunteers and schedules in-house support (shopping, visiting, respite, telephone re­ assurance.)
• Supports and directs program assistant and admin volunteers in provision of services and precise recordkeeping.
• Assists with mailings - "Welcome" letters and rules for clients, applications and volunteer materials, donor acknowledgements, fundraiser "Asks" etc.
• Provides ongoing direct services by driving clients to appointments as scheduled. Other tasks as directed to ensure FOS excels.

Pay range :   This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The hourly pay range is :   $27.47 - 30.22.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday through Friday.  Evening and weekend on call as needed.    Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Qualifications : Bachelor level with at least two years of experience in social service, health care or similar field. Skills, licenses and I or competencies :

Salary : $27 - $30