Aging in Place and Service Coordinator - Barre, United States - Americorps

Description

Aging in Place and Service Coordinator - CVCOA/VHCB

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) has an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, direct service to others, and improving the lives of older Central Vermonters.

This Volunteer Outreach and Direct Service Coordinator will reimagine and build partnerships with community members and organizations to create a local network of direct support services for older Vermonters.

This individual will also recruit and engage volunteers and provide some short-term services to help older adults at home.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking to transition to a new career or desire an enriching gap year experience.

CVCOA Mission and Vision:
To support Central Vermonters to age with dignity and choice in a world where aging is honored.

Service is performed in a shared office setting, with times out of the office for meeting with community partners, volunteer recruitment and matching or performing direct services at home sites.

This position is:

Quarter Time position:
Requires 460 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 13 weeks.

Member will receive a living allowance of $6,880 (pre-tax), a monthly housing allowance of $300, for a total compensation of $8,080 for the term.

Member will receive an education award of $1, pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. Full position description at Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.


Member Duties :

• Build community partnerships & capacity: serve with orgs to grow a network of local supports for older adults in the community.

Engage volunteers:
recruit volunteers through outreach, including traditional & social media, presentations to community partners, & other public events.

• Participate in the continued maintenance of the volunteer data system to measure client need & outcomes
• Provide in-home services: provide short-term (2-3 visits) assistance with household tasks, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments & community engagements & friendly visits
• Develop & strengthen skills in leadership & human services: by participating in trainings, teamwork, community service learning, supervision & meetings with CVCOA staff
• Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, & Program Initiatives.

See full position description at:

Program Benefits :

Training , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Elder Care , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Housing , Technology , Neighborhood Revitalization .


Skills :
Team Work , General Skills , Social Services , Leadership , Community Organization , Communications .