Full-time
$18-$20/hour
209 Emmett St., Phoenixville, PA 19460
Job description
Summary: The Program Coordinator, a valued member of the administrative team, serves as a link between the Emergency Shelter and the newly established Transitional housing program. The focus of this position is to provide holistic care for the homeless families who live at St. Mary’s by overseeing the following:
Manage the Transitional Housing Program as it evolves and develops
Become familiar with the Handbook and application for Transitional Housing
Assist the Director to identify the families who may best advance in the TH program
Admission and orientation to the Transitional Program
Supervise the day to day operation of the Transitional Program
Volunteer Program
a. Communicates on an as-needed basis with the volunteers presently involved in the shelter.
b. Responds to any requests related to volunteering received by phone, email or webpage
c. Recruits and supervises volunteers
d. Organizes volunteer projects.
e. Maintains volunteer files and updates as needed
f. Works with staff to host a volunteer appreciation programs on bi-annual basis.
Create and supervise ongoing education classes for residents including parenting skills, finances, nutrition and spirituality
Initiate a Mentoring Program for Transitional Housing residents
Oversee possibilities for an Educational Program for Transitional Housing residents.
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s or advanced degree
-Experience working with vulnerable families
-Skilled in organization, attention to detail, verbal and written communication, leadership and supervision
-Willing to work in accord with the mission of Saint Mary’s
-Flexible as this new position evolves
If interested in applying for a position, please send resume to: smfs@stmarysfs.org.
Please call St. Mary’s at 610-933-3097 for further information.
of Chester County’s approximately 100 homeless families.
