Position Open: AmeriCorps Active Choices Program Coordinator

Summary: 
Performs a vital role in supporting older adults’ desire to remain independent by providing guidance and support to living a more active lifestyle. The Program Coordinator will oversee their local Active Choices program. This position reports to the host site supervisor.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinator serves as AmeriCorps Member through host site (Elderserve.)
• Oversees delivery of Active Choices program services, ensures that documentation is completed, services are performed, and program has continual growth.
• Promotes the program and recruits new participants, including giving presentations at community centers, senior centers, and senior living facilities.
• Serves as the point of contact for the local site area.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation and reporting on all services. Assists with reports as needed.
• Coordinates referrals, services, and activities with other service providers.
• Make home visits with new participants to process intake information and make an individualized exercise plan.
• Recruit, interview, and train volunteers to complete follow-up phone calls with participants.
• Compile data and tracking program results.

Educational/Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Exercise Science, Public Health or related degree in progress
• Two years experience in related field
• Experience working with older adults
• Ability to engage, empower and support people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
• Ability to be self-directed and self-sufficient and work cooperatively with others
• Excellent written communication/people skills
• Independent problem solving and decision-making ability
• Organizational and time management skills
• Experience delivering presentations to small and large groups
• First Aide/CPR certified (will provide if needed.)

Minimum proficiencies in technology

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience with database software
• Proficient Internet user

 
Program Benefits:

• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Leadership Development
• Professional Development Opportunity/training

Work Schedule

• Full-Time

Other position requirements and/or preferences (certifications, reliable transportation, specialized knowledge, travel/security requirements, etc.)

Required:
Reliable transportation and automobile insurance
Signed Confidentiality agreement
Pass criminal background check
Pass drug test

Contact:
Sana Ahmed
11520 Commonwealth Dr.
Louisville KY 40299
502-736-3847