Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Mosaic

Field Coordinator, Foster Grandparent Program - Pittsburgh, PA

 

Posted: 1/24/12

 

Provides coordination and consultation for program functions to help strengthen the program and to fully involve a community of supporters (volunteers and stations).

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develops, promotes and maintains relationships with the community agencies to create public awareness for volunteer involvement and placement opportunities.
  • Recruits, trains and places potential applicants and supervises current Foster Grandparent volunteers.
  • Plans, develops, prepares, conducts and implements monthly in-service training.
  • Initiates, schedules and conducts regular visits to volunteer stations in multi-county region.
  • Plans, develops and participates in public relations, including outreach functions, media engagements, senior and health fairs and recognition events.
  • Collects and maintains accurate volunteer data for records; provides timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation to comply with Federal and CNCS guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as required, including Emergency Assignments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, gerontology, education or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills required. Problem resolution skills are also required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, office communications equipment (telephone, fax) and Volunteer Reporter (database) preferred.
  • Knowledge of older adults, child development and special-needs children required.
  • Self-motivated; ability to work both independently and in a team environment is necessary.

 

TO APPLY: 

Interested candidates should send a resume to Rebecca Maletto at MalettoR@usa.redcross.org.

 

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

 
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