Program Coordinator

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for program coordination associated with the Refugee Resettlement department, including finding and securing housing for newly arriving refugees and administrative tasks such as contract tracking and finance liaison.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to all program and affiliate organization record-keeping requirements, including and not limited to the housing spreadsheet and client database

• Ensure client folders are complete, organized, and in compliance with grant requirements

• Support with grant monitoring and evaluation

• Support program monitoring and audits through coordination of preparation efforts

• Support monitoring and audit follow-up through coordination of resolution efforts when non-compliance or other findings are reported, in collaboration with program management

• Coordinate program staff training in collaboration with program management

• Support timely, accurate reporting including data/information quality review under the guidance of program management

• Maintain positive relationships and act as a focal point for the finance team to ensure swift processing of client assistance

• Maintain positive relationships with external housing focal points, such as property management agencies, when clients face risk of eviction or other emergencies

• Assist program management in advancing program and operational goals

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 2 years of office/administrative experience, with data entry experience.

Credentials: n/a

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work well under pressure and work effectively in a multicultural setting, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills. General experience with Microsoft 365.

Transportation: This position requires reliable transportation for business purposes, such as between work locations, community settings, and driving clients in a personal and/or agency vehicle.

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Clearance: Standard LCSNW criminal clearance, including national sex offender, motor vehicle records, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met/may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Location: This position functions as a hybrid position, with 60% of time anticipated to be on site, with occasional travel as required for business needs.

• Setting: This position works in a variety of settings, including: LCSNW office location(s), client home/community settings, and faith-based settings such as churches.

• Hours: This position follows standard business hours all or most of the time, occasional flexibility of hours including some evenings and/or weekends

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

Other details

• Job Family LCS General

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $19.76

• Max Hiring Rate $29.64

Apply Now

• LCSNW Portland Main, 7931 NE Halsey Suite 210, Portland, Oregon, United States of America