Volunteer Coordinator Senior Companions Program - Henry Street Settlement : Job Details

Job Overview:

• Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Type: Regular, Full Time
• Pay: $40,040 - 50,000 annualized salary based on experience
• Location: Fully onsite in the Lower East Side

Job Summary: The Volunteer Coordinator will spearhead a NEW 1-year pilot program, connecting volunteers with older adults requiring supportive, individualized services. This role will empower older adults with special needs to maintain their dignity and independence and live independentlyQualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher
• At least 1 year of experience in volunteer coordination or a related field
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with community outreach and engagement
• Knowledge of NYC based social service agencies and resources
• Familiarity with disability and cultural competency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and retention strategy
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of at least 50 volunteers throughout the 5 NYC boroughs
• Foster partnerships with NYC 5 borough older adult organizations and services
• Conduct outreach and promote the program
• Coordinate volunteer placements and match volunteers with clients based on needs, scheduling, demographics, etc.
• Track and analyze volunteer and client data, including demographics, intakes, referrals, and survey responses
• Coordinate with other Henry Street Settlement (HSS) departments and divisions
• Maintain hard copy and electronic volunteer records: program applications, care plans, letters of agreement, annual appraisal, annual income review
• Create and facilitate client connections with nutrition-based programs and services in the 5 NYC boroughs
• In conjunction with other SCP staff, develop training programs and materials
• Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Able to travel within the five boroughs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work with two sites
• Able to walk up several flights of stairs throughout the day