Program Coordinator - Senior Nutrition

Overview

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO is committed to promoting public service in a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The County supports telework opportunities consistent with business needs and Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

Location: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (LOCATION ONLY)

The Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator is an integral position in the Senior Nutrition Program, responsible for coordinating home meal delivery participant assessments, volunteer onboarding and training, volunteer assignments to home meal delivery routes, and coordinating daily activities with the kitchen supervisor to prepare and deliver a high volume of daily meals. This role interacts daily with subordinate staff, kitchen staff, volunteers, meal participants, and families to provide a high level of customer service.

• Develop program goals and ensure implementation and compliance with contractual or funding agency requirements; participate in the development of the program budget.
• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operation of varied senior and family services programs such as rental assistance, food distribution, emergency shelter, information and referral, emergency crisis intervention, senior activities, and transportation.
• Provide day-to-day direction, work review and evaluation to assigned staff and volunteers; train staff in work procedures.
• Maintain fiscal records and prepare reports to ensure spending is within contractual limitations.
• Direct the receipt and review of program applications and determinations.
• Design and implement outreach activities and referral systems to reach target populations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness; recommend and implement policy and procedural changes to enhance program effectiveness.
• Write and edit educational or information materials, such as fliers, brochures, and newsletters.
• Counsel and advise applicants based on their needs and make appropriate referrals to other community services.
• Correspond and confer with local community agencies involved in seniors and low-income family services; make presentations to promote departmental services.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social services, psychology, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in performing social service program eligibility determinations or program support work at a level equivalent to the County's class of Program Assistant.

to view the minimum qualifications for Program Coordinator, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of further procedures applicable to their status. A training and experience evaluation will be used to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process. Supplemental questions play an integral role; provide thoughtful and thorough responses. All work experience described or included in your responses must be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. More information is available via the recruitment process link.

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Program Coordinator. This recruitment will establish a list for filling current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra-help vacancies for at least three (3) months. Extra-help or limited-term employees may be transitioned to regular status if a vacant position exists and an appropriate transfer is requested.

• One (1) limited-term vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

• E-Verify and Right to Work notices
• County benefits overview (health, retirement, work/life balance)
• Pre-employment considerations and background checks as applicable

EEO Statement The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

This position is subject to applicable rules and policies of the County of El Dorado.