A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$42,099.20 - $55,000 annually based on years of experience. Join Us and Be Apart of The Samaritan Difference! Samaritan is seeking a compassionate and organized AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteer Coordinator to support volunteer engagement across Samaritan's five New Jersey service counties. This state grant-funded position is responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, assigning, supporting, and retaining volunteers who serve in meaningful, nonclinical roles that strengthen connection, comfort, and community support for patients, families, caregivers, older adults, and individuals experiencing grief.
What You'll Do:
Recruit, orient, train, supervise, and retain AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers age 55 and older. Coordinate volunteer assignments for patients and families in homes, facilities, and Samaritan inpatient centers. Support volunteer companionship and social connection programs for older adults, patients, caregivers, and community members. Assist with caregiver check-ins, friendly visits, resource sharing, and related follow-up activities. Support bereavement and grief outreach by helping match trained volunteers with appropriate nonclinical support opportunities. Maintain accurate volunteer records, hours, assignments, outcomes, and grant-related documentation. Communicate regularly with volunteers, office staff, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners. Evaluate volunteer performance, provide feedback, and support ongoing volunteer engagement and compliance. Assist with volunteer education days, in-services, recognition events, outreach activities, and retention efforts. Participate in meetings, reporting activities, and other duties that support program and grant success.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree required; experience in volunteer coordination or community-based service preferred. One to three years of directly relevant experience and/or experience in a variety of volunteer roles preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills. Ability to work tactfully and professionally with volunteers, staff, patients, families, caregivers, and community partners. Computer literacy required; database experience preferred. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment. Benefits Include, But not
Limited To:
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more. 403(b) with 5% employer match. Mileage and Tuition Reimbursement. Generous PTO and Extended Sick Time bank. Samaritan is the leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, hospice care, grief support, education, social connections and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980. To learn more, please visit our website: samaritannj.org Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
