Program Coordinator

LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation is seeking to hire a full-time person who will provide support to the overall mission of LifeStyles, Inc.’ as a referral and coordination source to ensure quality and appropriate service delivery to the public.

The Program Coordinator serves as a point of access for an assigned department increasing efficiency of service through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources, and facilitation of service.

This position provides professional care coordination practices, including appropriate communication and contact with participants, information and referral, tracking and record keeping, goal setting, positive reinforcement, follow-up, and evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the importance of achieving quality outcomes for clients and commit to the appropriate use of resources and empowerment of clients in a manner that is supportive and objective.
• Maintains awareness of progress with department and organization staff, working as a team to meet the holistic needs of the individual.
• Coordinate or facilitate interpretation and translation services
• Assisting Spanish-speaking households with accessing services throughout the agency’s offices and other events
• Determine the sequence of services and resources that are necessary and appropriate for the achievement of department outcomes within effective time frames.
• Assist persons in the application process when appropriate Approach the provision of services in a collaborative manner

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both oral and written; interpersonal and team-player
• Knowledge of the Southern Maryland community and available resources
• Requires at least 2-years of experience or bachelor’s degree
• Ability to pass background checks
• Valid Maryland Driver's License: ability to independently move/operate from various locations throughout the day
• Spanish-speaking capabilities is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person