Foster Grandparent Administrative Assistant

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INTERLOCAL CAP, INC .

FOSTER GRANDPARENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

POSITION SUMMARY:

ICAP is a private, non-profit agency mobilizing private and public sector resources to help low and moderate-income people improve their living conditions. The Senior Services division provides volunteer opportunities for seniors age 55 and over interested in serving their local communities through ICAP's various programs. The Foster Grandparent Administrative Assistant is responsible for the recruitment, selection, orientation, placement and development of all Foster Grandparent Volunteers within the ICAP service area.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Eligible for CPR/First Aid certification; required.
• Must possess record of current Tuberculin test.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with Senior Citizens and children.
• Knowledge of community social services.
• Knowledge of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Consent to and successful review of Limited Criminal History review.
• Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and successful review of a BMV license review.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform program administrative functions to comply with ICAP and funding agency requirements; including record keeping of files and digital entry.
• Recruitment, selection, orientation, training and placement of Foster Grandparents' volunteers in the ICAP designated service area.
• Provide direction, guidance, supervision, instruction and support to Foster Grandparents.
• Act as liaison between volunteer station, staff and Program Directors.
• Assist with orientation, training, and in-service of volunteer station staff.
• Plan and conduct a public relations program in cooperation with the ICAP's Director of Senior Services.
• Assist FGP Director with selecting and placing Foster Grandparents in the designated ICAP service area.
• Substitute driver as required.
• Compute Foster Grandparent Volunteers income documentation.
• Attend advisory council meetings, assist with taking minutes of these meetings, and disseminate minutes to management staff one week prior to the next meeting.
• Schedule Foster Grandparent's assignments and activities in coordination with appropriate volunteer station staff in counties served.
• Assist with FGP fund raising events.
• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

• Sit for long periods at a desk and computer in a climate-controlled office.
• Able to walk, bend, crouch, climb stairs, lift up to 35 lbs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Foster Grandparent Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Senior Services Director and supervises Foster Grandparent Volunteers.

POSITION/CLASSIFICATION: SALARY RANGE:

Level IV - Direct Service (Non-exempt) DOQ

HOURS PER WEEK: WEEKS PER YEAR:

15 44