Service Coordinator

Diocese of Camden; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social service organization in New Jersey is seeking a Social Service Coordinator to enhance the independence of residents in affordable housing. The role involves planning health-promoting educational opportunities and developing community engagement. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of social services for the elderly and disabled, with a proven ability in collaboration, community organization, and interpersonal communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of community services in the region, especially for the elderly and disabled.
• Experience in community organization and building collaborative projects.

Responsibilities

• Enhance residents' ability to live independently.
• Plan and implement educational opportunities promoting health and well-being.
• Develop and support engagement between residents and the community.

Skills

Collaboration with multiple agencies

Community organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication and organizational skills

Knowledge of community resources

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Haven House at St. John of God, North Cape May, NJ

The Social Service Coordinator's responsibility is to enhance the ability of residents to live independently in developments, and includes enhancing the work of the property management division, assessing needs, and linking residents and community members to services. Responsibilities also include planning and implementing educational opportunities promoting health and well-being, and developing and supporting meaningful engagement between building residents and the surrounding community. The Social Service Coordinator will also perform administrative duties related to Housing.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include planning and implementing educational opportunities promoting health and well-being, and developing and supporting meaningful engagement between building residents and the surrounding community. The Social Service Coordinator will also perform administrative duties related to Housing.

Qualifications

Demonstrated working knowledge of community services in the region with particular knowledge of services that are provided for the population living within the facility. Trained in the aging process, elder services, disability services, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues.

Strong knowledge of the social service system for the elderly/disabled

• Ability to work with multiple agencies and understand their individual organizational priorities
• Supervision of appropriate volunteers
• Proven ability to build a collaborative project
• Experience in community organization
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of community resources and programs benefiting senior citizens, low-income families, and disabled persons
• Computer literate, especially proficient in Microsoft Office and email

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Previous affordable housing experiences a plus.
• Computer literate, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Must have good basic math and writing skills
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to Interact with low-income families, senior citizens and disabled persons.