Fall Prevention Coordinator, Aging Care Services - Temporary

Position Title: Fall Prevention Coordinator

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Aging Care Services

Position Type: Temporary (37.50+ of hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Reports To: Director of Aging and Resource Navigation

Pay Range: $24 - $25/hour

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees (if working 30 hours or more)


• Employer-covered life insurance (if working 30 hours or more)

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Sick Pay – 1 hour for every 30 hours  

Please Note: This position is temporary; you will only receive state minimum of sick time, and it does not include vacation or 401K benefits.

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Aging Care team as the fall prevention coordinator. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your passion and planning skills to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The fall prevention coordinator plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by helping older adults age with dignity in their home. JFS Fall Prevention provides mobility aids, home safety items (including no slip mats, shower chairs) and other items to keep homes safe and reduce falls. The fall prevention coordinator individually meets with older adults, completes a program intake and assessment and facilitates purchasing and providing fall prevention items. The position requires travel throughout the service area.   

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination   

• Coordinate home repairs for older adults within fall prevention program territory  


• Connects directly with caregivers and clients to schedule home repairs and gather required information   


• Maintain accurate records of clients, home repairs and intake forms


• Maintain and develop new connections to vendors


• Responsible for ordering correct quantity and having materials delivered on time


• Schedules and appreciates volunteers  

Management  

• Supervise, schedule and appreciate volunteers  


• Market and promote JFS Fall Prevention Services within the community 

Contract Management  

• Track contract outcomes including number of services, unique clients and program expenses  


• Submit accurate and timely program invoices  


• Ensure competition of monthly program reports (both internal and reports for the grants)   


• Other tasks as assigned  

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Must have a valid CA driver's license, a clean driving record, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site  


• 2-3 years of experience in an administrative support role  


• Experience in a nonprofit setting, preferred  


• Advanced use of MS Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, and Word  


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  


• Excellent communication skills and customer relationship skills  

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in human service or related field  

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, talk and listen 


• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally move and lift up to 25 pounds  

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Important Notice:

Please submit a resume and cover letter on your application.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.