Community Program Coordinator Jobs in Portland, OR

Description

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catolico Team

El Programa Hispano Catolico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at https://elprograma.org/

Benefits:

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

About The Role:

The Adult Wellness Program Coordinator provides leadership and day-to-day oversight for the Hermandad Program, ensuring high-quality, culturally responsive services that promote the well-being, social connection, and independence of older adults. This role coordinates program operations including outreach, workshops, social activities, congregate meals, transportation services, and community partnerships. The Program Coordinator supervises program staff and volunteers, leading recruitment, training, and coaching. The role is responsible for monitoring program quality, budget adherence, & overseeing accurate data collection and documentation.   

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Coordination & Facilitation 

• Coordinates Hermandad Program service operations in collaboration with Adult Wellness staff 
• Develops strong partnerships with local organizations, clinics, and community leaders to expand program reach
• Develop and lead culturally responsive outreach strategies tailored to diverse communities.
• Coordinates social activities and workshops to promote emotional well-being and community building for older adults
• Supports congregate meals and activities, overseeing adherence to nutrition standards
• Leads coordination of transportation services for older adults 
• Provides culturally specific referrals and assistance in-person and by phone, connecting participants with community resources and nutrition services.
• Maintains effective coordination and communication with partners, program presenters and facilitators to enhance program support 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Lead and oversee recruitment, hiring, training, coaching of assigned program staff and volunteers 
• Monitors performance, including annual reviews, goal setting, and professional development 
• Regularly evaluate and monitor quality of EPHC services to ensure contractual requirements and outcomes are met.
• Develop improvement plans to adjust program delivery as necessary.
• Monitor budgets and contract expenses to adhere to funder requirements
• Oversee staff to ensure complete and accurate data entry and recordkeeping including participant intakes, assessments, service plans, progress notes, & other required documents in adherence with to funder and EPHC standards/guidelines of service-delivery 
• Conduct regular file reviews to ensure compliance with contracts and agency guidelines. 
• Guide case management, program facilitation and implement best practices. 
• Maintain effective coordination and communication with assigned funder liaison and related staff.

General Responsibilities 

• Facilitate regular team meetings to build and maintain a strong team. 
• Attend scheduled program meetings with funders, school districts, and community.
• Actively participate in leadership, department, and all-staff meetings. 
• Ensure EPHC's policies and procedures are communicated and followed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Public Health, Human Services, Community Health, Social Work, or related field AND a minimum of 1 year of experience or the equivalent of 3-5 years of qualifying training and/or experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with strong bicultural competency and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both languages (verbally and in writing).  
• Experience and knowledge working with Latinx/Communities of Color required
• Experience working with older adults (60+) preferred
• Strong verbal and active listening skills to lead meetings, engage with community members, and facilitate training sessions
• Ability to demonstrate strong supervisory and coaching skills 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and have high attention to detail 
• Ability to work well both independently and in team setting; adapt well to dynamic work environment. 
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and working knowledge of Zoom, GoogleMeets, Teams, etc. 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes some evenings and weekends. 
• Ability to lift 40 pounds. 
• Must have driver's license, access to vehicle and automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100). 
• Satisfactory results from civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background check required. 

Compensation: $60,000.00-$62,000.00 annually. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. This is a grant-funded position.  

Location & Typical Working Conditions:

• In office (60% of time): In office work is located at EPHC's office in Gresham, OR and is required for program facilitation, congregate meals, staff meetings, department meetings, community events, and other duties requiring in office work. 
• Community On-Site (20% of time): Supporting staff with home visits, community events, attending in-person trainings, attending community partner meetings, and funder meetings.
• Remote from home (20% of time): This position may allow remote work from home for administrative tasks such as data entry, expense report submission, funder report writing, and community partner and work-related virtual meetings. Note: Remote work is dependent on performance and may be revoked at supervisors' discretion.

TO APPLY: Please visit and apply through El Programa Hispano's online application at www.elprograma.org/careers

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.