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People Inc. PROGRAM COORDINATOR in Buffalo, New York
Description
Rate of pay: $22
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The SCP Program Coordinator is People Inc.’s designated staff member to manage the SCP project. Responsible for directing and overseeing the SCP project grant including strategic planning, program development, fiscal management, stipend management, promotional activities, staff supervision, volunteer recruitment and management and coordination with agency and community resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop/maintain cooperative working relationships with community organizations to gain support and promote linkages with other agencies.• Plan and implement promotional activities to market program services and increase community awareness.• Prepare program reports as required by funding sources to evaluate progress, identify problems, and maintain regular communication with funders.• Prepare and conduct presentations in a variety of external settings.• Negotiate, review, and update Memoranda of Understanding with volunteer stations to establish guidelines for volunteer placements.• Prepare annual program budget; monitor revenues and expenditures to maintain fiscal control.• Provide primary staff support and technical assistance to the SCP Community Advisory Council so that the Council can effectively carry out its responsibilities with respect to promoting the program, fund raising, evaluation, and volunteer support activities.• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff to ensure effective program operations.• Represent the program in the community through presentations, affiliations, participation in meetings and conferences to increase viability of the program, expand base of knowledge, and recruit volunteers.• Establish long range goals and objectives for program to create vision and provide leadership.• Request checks for payment of volunteer stipends, volunteer travel, and meal reimbursements, and other budgeted program expenditures in accordance with grant requirements.• Recruit, screen, place, and ensure training and supervision of Senior Companions to ensure successful and productive volunteer assignments.• Develop new volunteer stations in response to community needs.• Maintain accurate records to comply with Corporation requirements.• Participate on agency-wide committee promoting cooperation between components in meeting the mission of the agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in human services or related field, supervisory experience preferred; knowledge of grant/contract administration; strong oral and written communication skills; volunteer management experience; knowledge of community resources preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises Senior Companion Volunteers at various locations throughout Erie County.• Responsible for the supervision and development of administrative assistant, senior site managers, volunteers and interns
Why People Inc.?
When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees.