Project Managment Coordinator - Los Angeles, CA

Project Management Coordinator · The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is building the workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can�t live without. · For over two decades, CCA has been at the forefront of an equity-driven movement for quality training an ...

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Project Management Coordinator

The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is building the workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can�t live without.

For over two decades, CCA has been at the forefront of an equity-driven movement for quality training and quality jobs. CCA is one of the largest providers of training for long-term caregivers in California� training over 70,000 home care and nursing home caregivers in the past 20 years. We are pioneers in home care training and are the only organization in the country to show the value of evidence-informed training programs on both the workforce population and the low-income seniors and people with disabilities for whom they care, with curriculum licensed in four other states.

Training is one piece of a large, complex system of long-term care. Still, we know from our long history in the field and studies of our impact that training can lead to higher rates of retention and quality care because caregivers have the knowledge and confidence to be successful in their jobs. With the vast majority of caregivers being immigrant women of color who live in under-invested communities across the state, we meet them where they are - providing training in six languages

CCA develops quality programs for both IHSS home care workers and Skilled Nursing Facility workers. We have a deep partnership with SEIU Local the labor union that represents IHSS and SNF workers across California. Our Labor Management Training Partnership for nursing home workers is grounded in partnership systems in which skilled nursing facility employers collaborate with SEIU Local 2015 in order to benefit the workforce and provide higher-quality care to residents through high-quality courses, certifications, and apprenticeship programs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of project management fundamentals and experience with project management tools, particularly This role is crucial in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and coordinating project activities, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Track project progress and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and reports, and ensure all files are up-to-date.
• Organize and schedule project meetings, taking minutes and following up on action items.
• Coordinate project activities, resources, and information.
• Monitor project progress, address any issues that arise, and help identify and mitigate risks to project success.
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Utilize to track project tasks, timelines, and resources.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor�s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency with project management tools, such as , Asana, or Trello.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project coordination role.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) is a plus.
• Knowledge of additional project management software is advantageous.

Nice to Have

• Experience working for a non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with the Caregiver community and its unique challenges.
• Reports to: Director, Project & Portfolio Management Office

Salary Range: $70,304 - $75,000

Status: Salary (Exempt)

Work Location: California - Remote

*This position requires up to 10% annual travel to the Los Angeles area for in-person meetings*

Transportation Requirement

Must possess a valid California driver�s license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance.

Benefits

Excellent Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Defined benefit pension plan with vesting at 3 years -CCA contributes 21% of your annual salary to your pension. In addition, we offer a 401K plan.
• Generous time off policy, including accrued vacation and sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays, including your birthday.

At CCA, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering a compassionate and inclusive organizational culture. Recognizing that the onus is on each of us to build and sustain an environment where mutual respect reigns and equal opportunities flourish, we are eager to welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life.

We appreciate the diverse richness they bring to our organization and especially encourage people of color, those living with disabilities, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to share their unique perspectives with our team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CCA stands firmly against any form of discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, reprisals for engaging in anti-discrimination activities, protected genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status. We wear our badge of equality with immense pride, always upholding fair employment practices with deep empathy and inclusivity.