Student Engagement Coordinator - Ventura, United States - CAREGIVERS: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly

Description

CAREGIVERS:
_Volunteers Assisting the Elderly_


STAFF DUTY STATEMENT

JOB TITLE:
Student Volunteer Coordinator


HOURS PER WEEK:
20 hours per week_, Occasional evenings and weekends_


REPORTS TO:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and/or experience in the field of aging and the delivery of human social services.
• Culturally competent for customer relations.
• Open to learning about the aging network and community resources.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with volunteers, the community atlarge, and communitybased organizations in Ventura County.
• Computer literate. Knowledge of the Google drive and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to pass background check and valid California Drivers License.
• High level of interpersonal skills working with the elderly and adult volunteers.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, colleges, service clubs for the recruitment of youth volunteers who serve the aging population in Ventura County.
• Support the retention and renewal of volunteers, with an emphasis on the Building Bridges Intergenerational Program, chore teams and Honey Do Crew.
• Conduct program orientation/training for volunteers with a focus on sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Work with the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to identify adult volunteers who will supervise student volunteers in service to seniors throughout Ventura County communities.
• Schedule volunteer visitations, coordinate transportation, document service delivery, and maintain the CareWorks database.
• Administer pre/post evaluations to participating students to measure knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity for the advanced aged and their challenges.
• Maintain good communication with volunteers to confirm scheduled appointments
• Monitor volunteer experiences to support retention.
• Field phone calls, provide Information and referrals to established community resources to meet client's needs.
• Work cooperatively with the Office Team to enhance case management protocols for client support and volunteer engagement. Consult on current volunteer training manual.
• Provide assistance for special events, fundraising activities, and volunteer recruitment programs as needed.
• Attend community affairs/events as requested for networking, professional development and senior outreach activities. Act as a liaison to community groups, as assigned
• Support fund raising and media campaigns, representing the program as needed to CAREGIVER constituents
• Contribute to social media
• Other related duties as assigned or as requested by the Executive Director.
• ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:_

You are encouraged to give us a call if you're interested and want to learn a bit more before applying
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Resume, references and cover letter requested


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$ $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week


Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Office

Language:

• Spanish (preferred)
• English (required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person