Program Coordinator @ Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly - Chicago, IL

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
 
Job Title:
Program Coordinator

Reporting Relationships:
Assistant Program Director

Position Classification:
Full Time/Exempt

Benefits:
Health, dental & vision insurance & generous paid vacation.

Remote or Work from Home:
In the field 4 out of 5 days/week. Not a work from home position.

Start Date:
ASAP

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work as a team leader with volunteers.
• Manage a large caseload of isolated seniors. Various positions open in Chicago neighborhoods.

• Visit seniors in their residence: nursing homes, senior buildings, or single-family homes.
• Arrange outings and activities and, using your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement, drive seniors to/from outings and activities.
• Work as part of a team and assist in coordinating parties, events, luncheons, etc.
• Plan and coordinate an annual 4-day vacation for seniors.
• Work the day before, the day of, and the day after one of the two major holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas and Easter).
• Data entry
• Respond to a crisis with compassion, understanding, and flexibility.
• Build and nurture relationships with community partners.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 
Requirements:

• The desire to work with and build relationships with volunteers.
• Experience in working with the elderly or adults with disabilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Well-developed time management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Possess an automobile and have a clear driving record.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.
• BA/BS degree.

 
Salary:
$41750.00
 
Apply:
To apply, email resume to [email protected]