Program Social Activities Specialist

Mission: Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.

Job Title: Program Social Activities Specialist

Reports To: Community Engagement Supervisor

Position Classification: Full Time/ Exempt

Position Summary: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), Chicago seeks an individual with experience working with diverse groups of older adults or adults with disabilities and volunteers. This person will be responsible for Social Engagement with Older Adults and Outreach and Relationship Building with Community Organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

▪ Manage volunteer-driven social activities for a large caseload of older adults who reside in Chicago to fulfill quarterly goals.

▪ Collaborate with Community Engagement Supervisor to support and document meaningful engagement between matched volunteers and their elder(s).

▪ Oversee the day-to-day management of social engagement with elders in geographic area.

▪ Visit seniors in their residence: nursing homes, senior buildings, or single-family homes.

▪ Arrange outings and activities and, using your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement, drive seniors to/from outings and activities.

▪ Work with Event Manager and volunteers to implement holiday events, parties (luncheons), outings, in-person visits, etc.

▪ Help develop, implement, and evaluate social programs to alleviate the isolation and loneliness of older adults in geographic area.

▪ Assist in coordinating and managing at least 2-3 Saturday luncheons/parties every year.

▪ Plan and manage an annual 4-day vacation with the seniors at LBFE's Audrey's House.

▪ Plan and manage a Fall and Spring overnight vacation for seniors with team.

▪ Build relationships with local community-based organizations, non-profits, government agencies, and clinical providers.

▪ Manage the entry and integrity of elder data and interactions in Salesforce ensuring data is accurate in realtime.

▪ Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of elder interactions.

▪ Participate in ongoing professional development and serve as an ambassador of LBFE Chicago’s service delivery model. (i.e. NAWG)

▪ Work the day before, the day of, and the day after one of the two major holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)

▪ Work the day before and the day of the Founder’s Day celebration, Fête d’Armand Marquiset in the Spring.

▪ Respond to crisis with compassion, understanding, and flexibility.

▪ Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

▪ You are a self-starter who is comfortable turning big ideas into actionable processes and project plans

▪ Experience in volunteer managements and/or desire to learn volunteer management to supervise, work as part of a team with, and build relationships with volunteers.

▪ Experience in working with older adults or adults with disabilities.

▪ Possess an automobile and have a clear driving record.

▪ Staff members are required to work one of two main holiday celebrations (Thanksgiving or Christmas), and our Founder’s Day celebration, Fête d’Armand Marquiset in the Spring

▪ Good verbal and written communication skills.

▪ Self-motivated

▪ Well-developed time management skills

▪ Computer literacy

▪ Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage

▪ BA/BS Degree strongly preferred

Compensation:

$53,000

Benefits:

▪ Medical insurance

▪ Vision insurance

▪ Dental insurance

▪ 403(b)

▪ Employee assistance program

Interested professionals should submit their resume and cover letter to Heather Dudzinski, Director of Program at [email protected]

Pay: $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607