Senior Services Coordinator

Peralta Service Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Medical & dental benefits

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

The Unity Council is seeking a Senior Services Coordinator to help older adults stay healthy, connected, and independent. You will assess needs, coordinate resources, and link clients with benefits and community services to promote safety, wellness, and housing stability.

Collaborative work with partners supports aging in place with care and dignity. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in resident or social services, strong communication, and comfort navigating Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of resident services or social services experience.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security, IHSS.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance, advocacy, and referrals for older adults.
• Conduct basic needs assessments for health, safety, and housing stability.
• Assist with benefits navigation (Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security, IHSS).
• Coordinate referrals for in-home services, transportation, and meals.
• Document interactions, referrals, and outcomes accurately.
• Support planning and delivery of on-site wellness and education activities.
• Engage with community partners to promote aging in place with dignity.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Social Work/Human Services/Psychology/Gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Job description

Oakland, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1481

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Annually

Reports To: Senior Wellness Senior Manager

Department: Community Programs

Location: Oakland, CA

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Travel: Local travel may be required

Employee Status: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Information: Grant-Funded Position (Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and program needs).

Union: N/A

Two weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employment status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employees (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

Position Summary

The Senior Services Coordinator works closely with older adults to help them stay healthy, connected, and independent. This position builds trusting relationships with older adults and their families, especially those who are frail, socially isolated, have limited English proficiency (LEP), or monolingual, by assessing their needs and providing engagement, service coordination, referrals, and connections to resources and benefits that promote safety, independence, wellness, and housing stability. Working collaboratively with community partners, the Senior Services Coordinator helps older adults access vital services that support aging in place with love, care, and dignity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Senior Support & Service Coordination

• Provide general assistance, advocacy, and referrals related to supportive and social services for older adults.
• Conduct basic needs assessments to identify risks related to health, safety, isolation, and housing stability.
• Assist participants with benefits navigation, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, and IHSS (no eligibility determinations).
• Support residents in setting up personal safety and stability tools, such as medical alert systems (e.g., Life Alert), automatic bill payments, and direct deposit.
• Coordinate referrals for in-home supportive services, transportation, meal delivery, healthcare access, and mobility resources.
• Provide culturally responsive case management, including assessment, service planning, follow-up, and coordination of community resources to address participants’ social, health, and wellness needs.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with senior service providers, healthcare-related organizations and community partners.
• Coordinate visiting service providers and on-site services as appropriate.
• Accurately document participants interactions, referrals, and outcomes.
• Maintain organized resident service files and assist with required reports.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the operations and programs of the Senior Center.

Community Programming & Engagement

• Assist with planning and coordinating on-site wellness, educational, and social activities tailored to seniors.
• Support food access programs, including coordination of food distribution and outreach.
• Promote resident participation and reduce social isolation through community-building activities.
• Conduct outreach by attending community events and resource fairs and other engagement opportunities to promote the Senior Center, connect with older adults, and assist with participants enrollment.

Safety, Crisis Response & Mandated Reporting

• Respond appropriately to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques and established protocols.
• Identify and report suspected abuse, neglect, or self-neglect to Adult Protective Services and internal supervisors, as required by law.
• Promptly report incidents, safety concerns, or observed risks.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Gerontology, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in resident services, social services, or community-based work. Experience working with seniors or older adults preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with senior service systems (Medicare, Medi-Cal, Social Security, IHSS).
• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry systems.
• Values: Commitment to The Unity Council’s mission of equity and inclusion.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able climb stairs, reach, bend, lift 20-30 pounds, crawl, kneel, stoop, twist, grasp materials with hands and fingers, use arms and legs, able to walk, climb ladders if applicable.
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand and walk.
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment.
• Close vision required for computer use.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Frequent movement between office and community space.
• Occasional bending, reaching, or lifting objects up to 25 pounds (e.g., program materials or supplies).
• Visual acuity for reading documents, data entry, and resident records.
• Occasional outdoor activity during resident or community events.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Reference Checks

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.

The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.