Program Development Coordinator Jobs in Nebraska

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

OUR PROMISE: Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

VISION

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

MISSION

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

KEY BELIEFS

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

● Health ● Dental ● Vision ● Health Savings Account (HSA) ● Flex Plan ● 401k ● Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance ● Eleven Paid Holidays ● PTO ● Extended Illness (EIB) ● Employee Assistance Program ● Aflac ● Community Discounts ● Potential for Incentive Pay ●

Full time

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday-Friday

Job Title: Food Programs Coordinator

Reports to: Community Health Services Director

Areas of Responsibility: The Food Programs Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and day-to-day operation of Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska’s (CAPWN) Food Pantry and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). This position ensures that food assistance services are provided efficiently, respectfully, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, funding-source, and agency requirements.

Major Duties:

1. Coordinate the daily operations of CAPWN's Food Pantry and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), including ordering of food, food deliveries, sanitation, monthly stock rotation, and proper disposal of damaged inventory.
2. Ensure all food deliveries are inspected, documented, properly stored, and rotated promptly; maintains clear aisles and designated storage areas; ensures older inventory is distributed before newer inventory when appropriate; and conducts routine physical inventory counts to reconcile actual inventory with program records.
3. Ensure CSFP participant eligibility, certification, recertification, distribution, and documentation requirements are completed accurately and within required timelines.
4. Coordinate the purchase of supplemental food and supplies in accordance with approved budgets and CAPWN purchasing procedures.
5. Monitor CSFP caseload and participation levels and conduct outreach to eligible individuals when needed. Enter and maintain participant, inventory, distribution, and other program data in required electronic and/or paper systems.
6. Coordinate and supervise monthly CSFP food package preparation and distribution, ensuring CSFP food packages contain the required commodities and that substitutions or changes are made only as permitted by program requirements.
7. Develop and maintain relationships with grocery stores, food banks, community organizations, donors, and other partners to increase available food resources.
8. Coordinate and develop CSFP satellite clinic sites and home-based delivery efforts.
9. Operate warehouse equipment, including forklift and pallet jack, in appropriate and safe manner.
10. Maintain confidentiality of program participants.
11. Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable USDA, CSFP, State of Nebraska, funding-source, and CAPWN policies and procedures.
12. Attend training and/or meetings as required.
13. As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Standards of Behavior, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the individuals in the communities we serve.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• 75% Warehouse work, 10% community interaction, 10% paperwork and reports, 5% training and meetings.
• Frequent travel to satellite sites.

Physical Requirements:

• Safe, repetitive lifting of up to 60 pounds.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods.
• Able to work in extreme conditions.
• Physically and mentally able to perform above duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade: 3

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Two years of inventory management duties or client certification experience preferred.
3. Position requires proficient oral and written communication.
4. Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Excel.
5. Age 21 or older with a valid driver's license, good driving record and proof of insurance.
6. Able to travel outside of service area.
7. Must be able to operate a forklift and obtain forklift certification within 3 months.
8. Basic math skills.

Grade: 4

1. Meet minimum qualifications above AND

2. Associate degree in the areas of Human Services, education, social work or related field or five years of warehouse management experience.

Grade: 5

1. Meet minimum qualifications above AND

2. Specialized training or advanced degree