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.
Rochester, NY Job Details Part-time $20 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account 403(b) Qualifications Computer literacy Driver's License Cultural competency Older adults Computer skills Presentation creation
Full Job Description Description:
Lifespan Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.
STATUS:
Part-Time/ Non-exempt (20-25 hours as needed)
HOURLY RATE
Up to $22.00 per hour SUMMARY The Iride Coordinator oversees the volunteer transportation program, IRide Give a Lift. Iride is a new volunteer driver program providing transportation services to residents of the Town of Irondequoit aged 60+. The goal will be to increase the capacity of essential transportation throughout Irondequoit, utilizing volunteer service. Entrepreneurial spirit, experience collaborating with diverse constituents, familiarity with Irondequoit as a community, and comfort in the public realm needed. Demonstrated experience working with volunteers preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.0
Volunteer Coordination Screen, orient and assign volunteers. Maintain files, data, and time sheets. Completes Iride's reporting requirements. Works with GAL Manager, AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer and TRAC services. Develop and implement volunteer recruitment plan including outreach presentations. Participate in the agency volunteer management committee. Maintains current knowledge of best practices in volunteer management. 2.0 Development of new volunteer transportation program Create affiliations with town of Irondequoit's leadership, social groups, faith communities, & broad based reach within the town. Establish program serving the town of Irondequoit. Effectively implement "Assisted Rides" technology as program management tool. 3.0 Provides Ride Coordination for Irondequoit Residents Fields requests from residents 60+ seeking transportation. Provides volunteer match for transportation requests. Provides mobility management support to individuals, including support to schedule rides and other transportation services for individuals served. Documents of all actions accordingly 4.0 Participates as a member of the inter-agency team. Participate in all staff meetings (departmental and agency) and training, including cultural competency and corporate compliance. Accepts and seeks guidance and supervision from the Director for Regional Mobility Management. 5.0 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
AS degree, or equivalent experience
Experience :
2 years ' experience working in volunteerism, and/or recruitment, as well as experience working with age and culturally diverse populations
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Computer skills and comfort with modern technology Strong organizational skills necessary. Must be able manage multiple projects at the same time. Valid NYS driver's license required. Availability to attend evening and weekend events as needed. Embraces work in multi-cultural situations.
Lifespan offers great benefits including:
If working 37.5 hours, the following benefits are available Vacation (21 days) Sick (10 days) Personal Time (3 Days) Holidays (11) Medical Insurance (3 options) Dental Insurance (2 options) Vision (2 options) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account with company contribution 403(b) Retirement Program Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated. Salary/Hourly Rate Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity, Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. Deadline to
