Program Coordinator - Community Resources

Description

Are you a motivated and hardworking individual who has a strong desire to provide exceptional programs to the older adult population in Broomfield? Our Senior Services team is high functioning and dedicated to ensuring that all organizational activities are organized and streamlined. If you want to make a difference in one of the best communities in Colorado, please join our team!

You will handle the day-to-day management of the Caregiver Respite grant, Information and Assistance case management special needs program , grant applications, and record retention to enable the Senior Services' Program to serve current and new clients more effectively. To succeed at this role, you will need not only be excellent at completing key tasks, but also contribute to the long-term success and strategy of the practice.

Schedule Monday

• Friday from 8am to 5pm

Total Compensation Package

Salary Range: $27.14 - $36.72 / hour

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)14 days paid vacation+ 10 sick days + 12 paid holidays per year

Excellent medical, mental & vision insurance6% employer retirement match

Wellness discount on insurance premiums

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

• Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and county rules and regulations.

• Maintains awareness of federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to Health & Human Services operations.

• Coordinates all aspects of the Community Resource and Outreach Program in the Broomfield area.

• Works with other non-profits and businesses to secure resources and support for education, information, and referral for the Broomfield senior community.

• Researches, writes grants, and maintains DRCOG grant compliance for the Caregiver Respite program.

• Provides information, referral, and support to elders and their families in Broomfield.

• Coordinates with other agencies to assess community needs, determine gaps in services, and develop plans for service provision.

• Provides consultation and information and referral for frail elderly citizens (those unable to make decisions or who do not have family support systems to assist with decisions). Schedules and conducts home visits for the purpose of evaluating client needs.

• Assists frail elderly through discussions with individuals and their family members to determine appropriate service agencies to meet their specific needs (such as health, financial, emotional, safety/crime, social security benefits, housing, legal redress, nutrition and transportation).

• Develops individual plans for care and service delivery; contacts or assists clients in contacting selected service agencies; follows up with clients to ensure needs are met; maintains client records; performs outreach to identify and serve low-income, handicapped, minority and isolated elderly; makes appropriate referrals to Single Entry Point Case Manager and Adult Protection Service Caseworker. Gathers and analyzes data and prepares reports on the needs of the elderly and services available to meet those needs.

• Maintains/updates Community Resource records and materials; prepares statistical and program reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, gerontology, or a closely related field.

Experience

• One year of responsible experience in a comprehensive senior service or human services program that demonstrates the applicant has proven experience in program administration, budgeting, and program evaluation. Experience relating to and working with senior citizens, identifying basic needs of frail elderly, and providing assistance to meet those needs is preferred.

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment. Must obtain valid First Aid and CPR Certifications within 90 days of hire and maintain these certifications for continued employment.

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board; reference checks; background checks including police check, sex-offender registry check, and child abuse registry; driving check through DMV; and CAPS background check.

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01

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Gerontology, Social Work or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record?

• Yes

• No

04

How much responsible experience in a comprehensive senior service, volunteer, or human services program do you have that exhibits experience in program administration? Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• None

• Less than 6 months

• More than 6 months but less than 1 year

• More than 1 years but less than 2 years

• More than 2 years but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 4 years

• More than 4 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years

05

How much experience do you have working with older adults (seniors), and providing assistance to meet their needs? Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• Non

• Less than 6 months

• More than 6 months but less than 1 year

• More than 1 years but less than 2 years

• More than 2 years but less than 3 years

• More than 3 years but less than 4 years

• More than 4 years but less than 5 years

• More than 5 years

06

Please explain your experience managing a program and activity budget, the size of the budget and the percentage of cost-recovery. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".

07

Please explain your experience collaborating with other city and county departments and/or working with public and private partners such as non-profit organizations, health professionals, and businesses. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A".

08

Do you have experience writing or managing grants? Experience must be accounted for in your application.

• No

• Yes

09

Please explain your experience with Google including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets etc.

• I have little to no experience with this software

• Beginner: I am comfortable updating existing documents

• Intermediate: I am comfortable with creating and sharing my own documents, calendars and chat

• Advanced: I use all features extensively including Google forms, slides and groups

10

Please explain why you are interested in this position and working for the City and County of Broomfield.

Required Question

Agency City and County of Broomfield

Address 1 DesCombes Drive

Broomfield, Colorado, 80020

Phone 303-438-6320

303-438-6320

Website http://www.broomfield.org/jobs