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title: Program Coordinator Caregiver Respite
description: Lifespan of Greater Rochester is hiring for the Program Coordinator Caregiver
  Respite role in Rochester, NY. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Lifespan of Greater Rochester |
| **Location** | Rochester, NY |
| **Salary** | $20/hr - $24/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Lifespan of Greater Rochester.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Lifespan of Greater Rochester.

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## Description

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

**STATUS:** Non-exempt Part Time (16 Hours per week)

**HOURLY RATE: up to $24.00**

**SUMMARY**

Lead staff for development and on-going work for the Partners in Caring deaf program component. Responsible for the recruitment, screening, orientation, training and recognition of deaf or ASL fluent volunteers for the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute Partners in Caring Respite Program. Maintains volunteer records and manages volunteer database. Works with the Respite Team in matching volunteers with families. Provides oversight and support to the FLCI volunteers. Assesses safety and eligibility of the person living with dementia /family caregivers to receive non-medical companion care/respite. Provides ongoing support to caregivers receiving a FLCI volunteer.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Arranges and conducts community presentations for visibility of FLCI Partners in Caring deaf respite program component and recruitment of deaf and ASL fluent volunteers.
- Conducts outreach to community groups, faith communities, and volunteer organizations.
- Participates in the recruiting, coaching, training and monitoring of respite volunteers who are deaf and/or fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Maintains acceptable level of active volunteers for program.
- Meets, screens and orients individual volunteer applicants. Conduct and schedule volunteer orientation and training.
- Provides ongoing support for volunteers, including counseling, periodic check-ins and answering questions.
- Gathers and maintains data and files regarding volunteers and care receivers, and program files.
- Utilizes Excel, PeerPlace, and Better Impact databases.
- Processes volunteer hours and mileage, including data entry. Support volunteers in use of the Better Impact Database.
- Provides reports as required – both computerized and manual.
- With team, coordinates volunteer recognition program for all FLCI volunteers.
- Assists in preparation of newsletters and other outreach to volunteers and partners.
- Assists in ongoing program and volunteer surveys.
- Conducts assessments of people living with dementia and their family caregivers for non-medical respite care in-homes of clients.
- Provides ongoing support to family caregivers receiving FLCI volunteer, including appropriate resource referrals.
- Maintains up to date professional knowledge of the geriatric field, with special focus on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**EDUCATION:** Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Service or related field or equivalent experience**.**

**EXPERIENCE:** Knowledge of community resources and experience working in volunteerism helpful. Working with the deaf population. Knowledge of and experience working with people who have Alzheimer’s Disease/dementia a plus. Volunteer recruitment and management experience a plus.

**REQUIRED:** **Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)**

**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

· Must be able to multi-task in a busy environment with attention to detail.

· A portion of the work is performed at a desk or at a personal computer station.

· Strong interpersonal skills necessary

· Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills required.

· Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

· Some standing during group presentations, outreach events and professional development.

· Computer skills (MS Office). Database and Excel experience preferred.

· Ability to complete reports utilizing basic math and Excel skills.

· Ability to travel by car. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to maintain composure under deadlines.

· Ability to work inclusively with diverse people and situations.

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

Accrued time will be pro-rated based up 16 hours

Vacation (21 days)

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity,

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
## Skills

- Volunteer Management
- Outreach
- Presentations
- Caregiving
- Respite Care
- Microsoft Excel
- Companion Care
- Basic Math
- Database Management
- American Sign Language (Asl)
- Surveys
- Interpersonal Skills
- Telephone Communication
- Data Entry
- Composure
- Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Newsletters
- Attention to Detail
- Community Resource Navigation
- Counseling
- Ability to Work Independently
- Recruitment
- Databases
- Coaching
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