Senior Companion Program Volunteer Coordinator - Center for Healthy Aging

Department: Center for Healthy Aging Reports to: Senior Companion Volunteer Coordinator Salary Range: $44,136 - $51,860 Classification: Full-time; Non-Exempt Date Created: April 2026 View/Download a PDF Version of This Job Posting Agency Mission: InterFaith Works affirms the dignity of each person and every faith tradition, builds racial and religious equity, and creates bridges of understanding among us. Agency Vision Statement: InterFaith Works builds bridges of understanding to affirm the dignity of all people in Central New York. Working with the different faith communities and the diversity of the region's people, we address deeply embedded social divisions. Informed and influenced by the values and ethics of the faith traditions, we work with the community to find common ground on its issues. Using the tools of interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue, we create life-changing experiences that lead to actions for the creation of a more equitable and loving community. Overview of the Program Area: InterFaith Works has 40-year history of serving seniors by addressing issues of isolation and loneliness that people can experience as they age. The Center for Healthy Aging's programs and services promote activity, socialization and life-long learning, in order to empower older adults to age with dignity. The Senior Companion Program provides low-income, mobile, and healthy seniors (called Senior Companions) with the opportunity to stay engaged in their community by providing supportive friendships to older people who want to continue to live in their homes in Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga and Oswego Counties. Companions receive a stipend for their service. The Senior Companion Program is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors, a federal agency that creates service opportunities for volunteers to address critical needs in their communities. This is a vibrant and growing program, meeting the needs of diverse older adults throughout Central New York Position Summary: The Senior Companion Program Volunteer Coordinator, in collaboration with the Senior Companion Program Team, coordinates the activities of the Senior Companion Program, including volunteer training, management and recognition, and program administration and recordkeeping. Required Qualifications * Associate's degree in social work, human services, public health or related field * 2 years' experience working with diverse populations of low-income people in nonprofit, social services, or community-based settings * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately * Demonstrated cultural humility and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion * Highly proficient computer skills needed along with confident use of the internet, Outlook, Microsoft Office, and ability to use database for documenting and updating client records Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working with older adults and/or volunteers in human services or other related organizations * Experience in Program Coordination * Bilingual or multilingual abilities * Familiarity with Central New York aging services network * Experience with community outreach or group education Essential Functions: Volunteer Development * Recruit persons at least 55 years of age and on low incomes to serve as Senior Companions * Provide pre-service training, according to established curriculum and program guidelines * Plan and deliver monthly in-service training schedule for Senior Companions in four counties, including scheduling speakers, preparing agendas, creating training content and materials, and planning other related activities * Develop Senior Companion assignments with individuals, in collaboration with Volunteer Stations, such that those with the greatest needs are served. * Participate in the planning and implementation of an annual volunteer recognition event and on-going recognition for Senior Companions in conjunction with the Advisory Council * Develop a team of Community Volunteer Trainers to assist with orientation and in-service training and to provide on-going support for Senior Companions * Evaluate volunteers in concert with funding guidelines, and in collaboration with Volunteer Stations * Conduct assigned outreach activities, including presentations, tabling, and meetings, that lead to the recruitment of new Senior Companion volunteers in four counties * Participate in appropriate community organizations and coalitions that further the work of the agency and Senior Services * Secure new sources of in-kind donations, to benefit Senior Companion volunteers Administration and Recordkeeping * Prepare payroll monthly for Senior Companion benefits * Initiate National Service Criminal History Checks, in accordance with program regulations * Update Senior Companion Volunteer files and client Care Plans annually * Maintain record keeping required by AmeriCorps and other funders * Maintain database of volunteer and client information * Provide monthly progress reports and other periodic reports to the Program Manager * Develop program materials Management and Supervision * Abide by a strict code of confidentiality in all matters related to IFW and its members * Promote internal agency-wide positivity in keeping with agency values and mission * Adhere to agency Personnel Policies Other duties may be assigned to this position as required by IFW management. Level of Decision-Making Responsibility: Medium Working conditions and physical demands required: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: * This is an in-person position. Work occurs in the office, community sites and in clients' homes * Must have personal vehicle for regular travel through the four-county service area (Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison and Oswego counties); must be able to travel through the service area 50% of the time or more using personal, reliable transportation, traversing streets, ascending/descending stairs. Exposure to outside weather conditions is common * Working some nights and weekends is required * Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a workstation and use a computer approximately 50% of the time * Must be able to sit for long periods attending meetings or trainings sessions * Must pass a background investigation * To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Rick Lee, Director of Human Services, at [email protected]