West Orange, New Jersey, United States · On-site
Description Job Summary: JFS has a comprehensive Volunteer Services Department serving Essex County, Morris County, and the surrounding areas creating programs where volunteers can provide meaningful services to everyone…
Skills: Volunteer Management, Case Management, Program Implementation, Screening and Training, Data Tracking
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The coordinator implements and oversees volunteer-based programs, including grocery delivery and caregiver respite services for older adults. Responsibilities include screening and training volunteers, matching them with clients, and tracking program objectives for grant submissions.
A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a human services field is required, with an MSW/LSW/LCSW preferred. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with volunteers or older adults and possess a valid driver's license.
Description
JFS has a comprehensive Volunteer Services Department serving Essex County, Morris County, and the surrounding areas creating programs where volunteers can provide meaningful services to everyone from children to older adults. The Volunteer Coordinator position functions as part of a team of other Volunteer Coordinators.
The Volunteer Services Coordinator is responsible for implementing and overseeing Shop and Drop, a volunteer-based grocery delivery program to homebound older adults in Essex County and the surrounding areas. The will also be responsible for overseeing the Friendly Visiting Caregiver Respite Program, a volunteer program to support caregivers in Essex County and the surrounding areas who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Requirements
The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, driving, listening, speaking, typing, reading, and writing. In addition, an employee may be asked to carry or lift up to 20 lbs.
Accelerating Social, Academic and Health Equity in the Greater Boston Metrowest area
JFS of Metrowest is a non-profit agency providing services throughout the life cycle for people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. Each year JFS serves over 7,800 people with social, health and community programs designed to enhance their lives. Our programs serve thousands of people throughout Metrowest and the greater Boston areas of Massachusetts. Visit JFSMW.org to learn more.
Offices: 475 Franklin St., Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01702, US
Accelerating Social, Academic and Health Equity in the Greater Boston Metrowest area
JFS of Metrowest is a non-profit agency providing services throughout the life cycle for people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. Each year JFS serves over 7,800 people with social, health and community programs designed to enhance their lives. Our programs serve thousands of people throughout Metrowest and the greater Boston areas of Massachusetts. Visit JFSMW.org to learn more.
Offices: 475 Franklin St., Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01702, US
