Family Service Coordinator

Volunteers of America Colorado; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension and 403b Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance (Including Accidental D

Death & Dismemberment)

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado seeks a Family Service Coordinator to deliver housing support and services for families in the Affordable Housing Portfolio. You will work with the Property Manager and staff to assess needs, connect residents with resources, and promote wellbeing.

You will provide trauma-informed care, life skills training, and motivational interviewing, coordinating with providers to improve resident outcomes and opportunities, including youth programming where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in human services, social work, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience working with families.
• First aid/CPR certifications preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs-based assessments and provide case management.
• Support housing retention and connect residents to income resources/public benefits.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community providers.
• Coordinate health, wellness, and educational programs tailored to resident needs.
• Assist with job placement and educational opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Windows & databases

Education

College degree in human services / social work

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve. VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?

Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers wherever we go to lift up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

The Family Service Coordinator is directly responsible for the service provision and housing assistance for the families in the Affordable Housing Portfolio. This program serves a diverse community of families, seniors and people with disabilities living in an affordable housing setting. This position will work in conjunction with the Property Manager at the housing site. Maintain existing partners and establish new partnerships with the aim of expanding opportunities and resources available to residents.

The Family Service Coordinator provides service modalities in Trauma Informed Care, Life Skills training, Fundamentals of SEL (social and emotional learning), and Motivational Interviewing. This position will work in conjunction with the property manager and other staff members at the housing site. Job duties include conducting needs-based assessments, community outreach, providing case management services, supporting housing retention, connection to income resources and/or public benefits, serving as an advocate and liaison between the residents and providers, assistance with job placement and educational programs to increase income and life skills. Attending meetings, training within the community and collaborating care with service providers and multi-disciplinary teams. Responsible for coordinating and/or facilitating health, wellness, and educational programs that are tailored to resident needs to improve resident wellbeing and foster a strong sense of community. Maintain existing partnerships and establish new partnerships with the aim of expanding opportunities and resources available to residents. When applicable, provide engaging programming for the youth in the community.

Benefits (eligibility is based on job type/status)

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension and 403b Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
• Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton

Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [e-mail] to begin the Interactive Process.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

A college degree in human services, social work, or 2 years in a closely related field or related experience.

At minimum, one full year working with families. Willing to obtain first aid, automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications and keep current.

Criminal and civil background checks within 30 days of hire.

Excellent interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.

Proficient in using Windows environment and working with databases.

Position Type

Full time

Position Salary Range

$20.20 - $23.05

Starting Pay

Based on experience