Lifespan of Greater Rochester · 12 hours ago
Program Coordinator-Caregiver Respite (Deaf component)
Rochester, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$0/hr - $23/hrLifespan of Greater Rochester is a trusted, mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults. The Program Coordinator for the Caregiver Respite program is responsible for managing volunteer recruitment, training, and support for the deaf component, ensuring effective matching of volunteers with families in need of respite care.
Elder CareNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Arranges and conducts community presentations for visibility of FLCI Partners in Caring deaf respite program component and recruitment of deaf and ASL fluent volunteers
Conducts outreach to community groups, faith communities, and volunteer organizations
Participates in the recruiting, coaching, training and monitoring of respite volunteers who are deaf and/or fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Maintains acceptable level of active volunteers for program
Meets, screens and orients individual volunteer applicants. Conduct and schedule volunteer orientation and training
Provides ongoing support for volunteers, including counseling, periodic check-ins and answering questions
Gathers and maintains data and files regarding volunteers and care receivers, and program files
Utilizes Excel, PeerPlace, and Better Impact databases
Processes volunteer hours and mileage, including data entry. Support volunteers in use of the Better Impact Database
Provides reports as required – both computerized and manual
With team, coordinates volunteer recognition program for all FLCI volunteers
Assists in preparation of newsletters and other outreach to volunteers and partners
Assists in ongoing program and volunteer surveys
Conducts assessments of people living with dementia and their family caregivers for non-medical respite care in-homes of clients
Provides ongoing support to family caregivers receiving FLCI volunteer, including appropriate resource referrals
Maintains up to date professional knowledge of the geriatric field, with special focus on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Service or related field or equivalent experience
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Strong interpersonal skills necessary
Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills required
Ability to complete reports utilizing basic math and Excel skills
Ability to travel by car. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain composure under deadlines
Ability to work inclusively with diverse people and situations
Preferred
Knowledge of community resources and experience working in volunteerism helpful
Knowledge of and experience working with people who have Alzheimer's Disease/dementia a plus
Volunteer recruitment and management experience a plus
Computer skills (MS Office). Database and Excel experience preferred
Benefits
Accrued time will be pro-rated based up 16 hours
Vacation (21 days)
Sick (10 days)
Personal Time (3 Days)
Holidays (11)
Company
Lifespan of Greater Rochester
Aging Service Provider
Founded in 1971
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Alzheimer's AssociationAARP
2025-06-25Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Karl Hagen
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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