What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator position at Telespond Senior Services?
Job Title: AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program Coordinator
Status: Exempt
Reports to: AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Foster Grandparent Program helps schools in Luzerne and Wyoming County, PA offer support to at-risk youth by recruiting, hiring, and training volunteers age 55 and placing them in classrooms to serve as Foster Grandparents who will mentor, coach, and tutor children in need of help improving social, literacy, math, and meeting other social and educational needs. The coordinator will provide administrative support to the program and it's director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Offer administrative support such as welcoming guests, answering phones and providing general customer support.
- Ensure completion of volunteer personnel files and their adherence to regulatory guidelines by assisting in the completion of criminal background checks and all other hiring and training requirements.
- Review and process payroll related data such as timesheets. Additionally, track volunteer earned benefits such as volunteer benefit time.
- Assist with preparation of reports as needed.
- Assist with scheduling of events, meetings and trainings.
- Assist with program communications by creating necessary letters, flyers, payroll memos, newsletters, media and any other written outreach.
- Support the Foster Grandparent Advisory Council meetings by making copies, procuring refreshments, taking minutes and sending out reminders and any other communication as needed.
- Assist the program director with training sessions, in-service programs, holiday luncheons and appreciation events.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma.
2. 1- year experience supporting or providing care to older adults.
3. 2-years' experience in an administrative role.
4. Reliable personal transportation and the ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23
