Foster Grandparent Program Manager

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

  Responsibilities

  • Program Management and Operations
    • Assessing volunteer needs of the community and planning and developing all phases of the project operation.
    • Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program, and volunteer records and reports.
    • Incorporate performance measurement principles and practices in program development, volunteer placement, and project assessment; and implement agreed upon performance measures.
    • And Other FGP Grant Requirements.
    • Develop and maintain close coordination and relationships with volunteer stations, including development of volunteer assignment plans; and assess appropriateness and/or performance of volunteer stations.
    • Work with RS staff operations, fiscal and development staff as necessary for procurement, reporting needs, grants preparation, etc.
  • People Development and Management
    • Aid with hiring, training, and supervising adequate staff to efficiently carry out, maintain and develop operations.
    • Train, supervise, and evaluate project staff in accordance with RS' personnel policies and procedures.
    • Recruit, orient, place, and arrange for assignment of volunteers at volunteer stations.
    • Ensure National Service Criminal History Checks are completed for all covered staff and volunteers in accordance with CNCS requirements and agency policy.
    • Provide coordinated pre-service orientation, in-service instruction, and overall supervision of Foster Grandparents with volunteer station professional staff.
    • Provide ongoing support to FGP volunteers and appraise volunteer performance.
  • Community Outreach
    • Enhance the total efforts of FGP through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs, and other senior and volunteer programs.
    • Assist in recruiting and managing FGP Advisory Council; keep members informed and solicit their participation and advice on matters affecting program operations.
    • Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of FGP.
  • Communications and Development
    • Work in cooperation with RS administrative and development staff, FGP Advisory Council members and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs.
    • Work with RS Communications staff to coordinate FGP communications and marketing, including social media.
  • Other
    • Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the CNCS.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, human resources, social services, education, psychology, gerontology, or a closely related field; a Master's Degree is strongly preferred
    • Training and/or experience in working with those over 55 years of age and volunteers is preferred
    • Experience managing federal grants is preferred
    • Ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events is required
    • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the Reconciliation Services vision and mission.