Foster Grandparent Coordinator

The ABCD AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program 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 Foster Grandparent 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 the recruitment, orientation and training activities for potential AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent volunteers in Boston, Quincy and /or Eastern Middlesex area.
• Monitor, evaluate and conduct site visits of volunteer stations to ensure quality services are delivered effectively.
• Secure, maintain and update required forms in volunteer files.
• Ensure application and criminal history checks on all volunteers are performed prior to service.
• Ensure required payroll documents are received and processed in a timely manner.
• Act as liaison between volunteer stations and volunteers working with young children.
• Translate as needed all Foster Grandparent Program brochures, flyers, training materials, and other relevant information for the volunteers.
• Assist Program Manager and or Program Director with special projects as needed.
• Plan pre-service and monthly trainings/ meetings for participating AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent volunteers and provide needed materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of related work experience are required.
• An Associate’s Degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in the needs of the senior citizen population.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual skill in Spanish is required.
• Must be able to travel throughout Greater Boston Area.

ABCD is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success.To fulfill this purpose, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty, from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.