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Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! Job Summary: As a Program Coordinator you will be responsible for the overall management of Senior Companion volunteers and client assignments in the Northwest part of Minnesota. This includes Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk, Norman, and Mahnomen Counties. As a program coordinator you will office out of your home and regularly travel within your service area! As a Program Coordinator you will publicize the program, recruit/train/place volunteers and clients with partner agencies, assure compliance with program regulations, and manage relationships with partner sites and multiple, stakeholders in the community. As a Program Coordinator, we offer you: Annual salary of $42,760 ,DOQ An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, Wee Care Daycare support, and other ancillary plans. Generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and Float Days Paid training Opportunities to continue professional development An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun! A diverse workplace An outstanding reputation Program Coordinators Requirements: A bachelor's degree in the human services field or five years of equivalent experience. Experience working with the older adult population and/or volunteers is desired. A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, access to reliable transportation and a Motor Vehicle Check. Excellent reasoning and analytical skills in order to understand and effectively interpret program policies, procedures and regulations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to interact effectively withdiverse populations/individuals from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of issues relating to aging and volunteerism. Depending on service area, 50% to 70% of time will be spent out of the office meeting with volunteers, clients and a variety of community partners. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.