SHARE Support Program Coordinator

Position Overview

Project SHARE is a food pantry that serves 1000 families monthly, with the vision of “Nourishing Our Community…Awakening Hope.” The SHARE Support Program Coordinator is responsible for facilitating programs and creating a support network that addresses root causes of food insecurity for families that utilize food pantry services, in an effort to promote stability and assist families on their journey toward self-sufficiency. The employee will work closely with the Executive Director to finalize the design, implementation and evaluation of Project SHARE’s Resource Navigation and Coaching Programming.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

●      Provides resource navigation support to individuals using Project SHARE, by assessing needs, making warm referrals, assisting with applications and initiating follow up to ensure positive connections with other services.

●      Acts as a liaison for families using Project SHARE to other social support services by building relationships with other local social service providers to achieve coordination of care.

●      Addresses holistic needs of families seeking support from Project SHARE, ensuring confidentiality and dignity in all interactions.

●      Implements classes, held at Project SHARE, in partnership with other non-profits, that provides support and skills that address root causes of food insecurity.

●      Facilitates case management and coaching, providing a support system for individuals to move toward stability. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, completing initial intake, creating a plan and guided goal setting, monitoring and evaluating progress.

●      Act as an advocate for individuals and families using Project SHARE’s services, on their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.

●      Coordinate Project SHARE’s Summer Reading Program, in conjunction with Project SHARE’s Summer Feeding 4 Kids Program. Includes soliciting book donations, creating a summer reading program, collaborating with the library and coordinating volunteers for implementation.

●      Creatively seeks to expand and improve Project SHARE’s stability and self-sufficiency programming, in alignment with evidence based best practices.

●      Supervises volunteers and interns, as necessary

●      Stays up to date on community resources.

●      Pursues continuing education and stays up to date on evidence based best practices.

●      Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

●      Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, Master’s Degree (MSW) preferred

●      At least 3 years’ experience in social service setting.

Job Skills

●      Proficient in program development, implementation and evaluation

●      Trained in Motivational Interviewing

●      Ability to communicate with and develop trusting relationships with a variety of people of diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.

●      Compassionate and Empathetic

●      Professional and Responsive Communication Skills

●      Positive Attitude

●      Self-Starter

●      Team player

●      Current driver’s license and reliable transportation

Special Position Requirements

This is a 40 hr/week, full-time position. Project SHARE is open from 8:00am to 4:00pm Mondays through Thursdays, and 8:00am-12:00 pm on Fridays. Additionally, Project SHARE operates evening and weekend pantry hours. Each team member is required to support 1 evening and 1 Saturday pantry shift monthly, flexing their time within the 40 hour work week.

Project SHARE Performance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

●      Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

●      Interact professionally with other employees, volunteers, clients, and suppliers.

●      Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

●      Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Benefits

PTO

13 days of paid Holidays annually

Simple IRA plan with up to 3% employer match

Employer Paid Health Insurance with HRA option

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance