Foster Grandparent Supervisor

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Job Summary The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Supervisor is responsible for the daily management of the Foster Grandparent Program.

The FGP Supervisor functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, volunteers, and volunteer stations.

The FGP Supervisor serves as the representative in signing and approving official project documentation, including project reports, memoranda of understanding, and/or letters of agreement for in-home assignments.

The FGP Supervisor will abide by Methodist Childrens Home Societys established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures.

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DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Overall coordination and administration of FGP.

Recruitment, hiring, orientation, supervision and evaluation of FGP staff.

Responsible for the recruitment, training and placement of all volunteers in appropriate assignments, including New Volunteer Orientation and ongoing monthly in-service training.

Ensure National Service Criminal History Checks are completed for all covered staff and volunteers in accordance with AmeriCorps Seniors requirements and agency policy.

Maintain effective and positive working relationships with all affiliated community service agencies and their designated liaisons.

Coordinate with the Foster Grandparent (FG) Coordinators in the assigning of volunteers to our community partners and their clients.

Assist FG Coordinators in preparing performance evaluations for each volunteer.

Meet regularly with the Director of Senior Program to evaluate performance, program operation and development, etc.

Assist the Associate Director of Senior Programs in developing new or improved operational modes when and where needed in order to best serve the program.

Serve as an advocate to the community as well as attend appropriate public hearings to highlight the importance and value of the healthy older adult volunteer and the benefits of this senior volunteer program.

Develop annual program goals and objectives in collaboration with the Associate Director of Senior Programs.

Ensure compliance and accountability for meeting both programmatic and fiscal goals and objectives as outlined in the respective federal, state and local grants.

Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program and volunteer records and reports.

Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the AmeriCorps Seniors.

Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHSs mission and vision.

Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Senior Programs III.

Basic Competencies Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree preferred; Associates degree will be considered.

Two (2) years supervisory experience.

Training and/or experience in work with those over 55 years of age and volunteers.

Familiarity with the Metro Detroit area and other community resources.

Must meet the States Moral Character standard.

Knowledge Requirements: Computer and software applications (Wind...