Coordinator, Foster Grandparents

Description

 POSITION SUMMARY: 

Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by Catholic Social Teachings. The Project Coordinator for Foster Grandparents assists the Project Director in recruiting, training, and supporting Foster Grandparent volunteers. The Project Coordinator represents the program in the absence of Project Director. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the broadest definition of neighbor and the characteristics that make them unique, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, social-economic status, education, immigration status, national origin, language, family or marital status, political affiliation, disability and religious beliefs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists the Project Director in actively recruiting new Foster Grandparent volunteers.
• Assists the Project Director in coordinating Foster Grandparent volunteer activities. 
• Calculates and reconciles timesheets and submits to Accounting Department every month.
• Assists the Project Director in developing and executing six in-service training programs per year. 
• Assists the Project Director in planning new Foster Grandparent orientations, and planning holiday and recognition events.
• Assists Project Director to ensure Volunteer Assignment Plans are received and completed for each Foster Grandparent volunteer and tracks the outcomes. 
• Attends Advisory Council meetings and submit minutes to Project Director.
• Represents program at community or state meetings if the Project Director is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities.
• Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy.
• Employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance, and a verified safe driving record.
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug test, and any ongoing training as required.
• Must possess demonstrable strong computer skills that include Microsoft Excel (must be comfortable working with basic formulas), Word, Outlook, Canva (preferred), and Facebook.
• Ideal candidate will have volunteer management/coordination experience.
• Comfortable speaking to large groups and representing the program in the community.
• Three years of experience working with senior populations of varied social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds preferred.
• Three years of office administrative experience preferred. Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must maintain confidentiality in all tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving.
• The ability to complete assignments in all types of weather and ever-changing and sometimes allergenic environments including heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Must have good mobility to make visits to a variety of environments that may include walking on rough terrain and climbing steep stairs.
• Must have good hearing and speech ability to communicate with others in-person and virtually.
•  Must have good vision for driving and accessing conditions for those we serve.

SALARY RANGE: $22.50 - $24.50/hour depending upon experience

Salary : $23 - $25