Lead Coordinator - Foster Grandparent Program

Lead Coordinator - Foster Grandparent Program

• Department: Elders
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: Downtown Boston - Temple Place

Description

The ABCD AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) matches low-income seniors, ages 55+, with children in early education centers, Head Start Programs, and schools to create meaningful relationships with students with special and exceptional needs. Join us as a Lead Coordinator in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. If you are passionate about community development, possess the required skills, and are dedicated to making a positive impact, we invite you to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing groups of Foster Grand Parents in Boston, Quincy, Eastern Middlesex area, program participants in Boston, Quincy and/or Eastern Middlesex area, interns, and youth workers, & program volunteers (IYP).
• Recruit, screen, onboard, place, and supervise program participants to ensure successful and productive service assignments.
• Monitor, evaluate and conduct site visits of volunteer stations to ensure services are delivered effectively.  
• Secure, maintain and update required forms in volunteer files.
• Ensure application and criminal history checks on foster grandparents are performed and approved as required prior to service.
• Function as a liaison between volunteer stations and program participants providing mediation as necessary. 
• Translate FGP brochures, flyers, training materials, and other relevant information for the Foster Grandparents.
• Conduct monthly meetings for program participants and provide essential resources.
• Represent and market the program in the community through presentations and participation in meetings & conferences to increase viability & awareness of the program.
• Assist the Director – Elder Services with special projects and perform other related duties as needed.
• Assess and identify needs for IYP.
• Actively recruit, onboard, and provide consistent guidance IYP.
• Develop orientation and continued training modules and maintain IYP manuals.
• Complete and maintain necessary documentation for IYP including work plans, learning plans, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain timesheets for IYP and conduct pre/post service surveys. 

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and three to five years of experience in social services, volunteer management or a related field is required.
• Experience with supervision, resource development, and marketing is required. 
• An Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field is preferred. 
• Knowledge of child development, educational system, disabilities, and/or aging services is a plus. 
• Thorough knowledge of the needs of older adults and community resources.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to travel around Boston, Quincy, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Melrose, & Stoneham.
• Bilingual skills in Haitian Creole or Spanish are highly preferred.

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.