SERVICE COORDINATOR, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

PeopleInc; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in New York seeks a Service Coordinator to provide case management and coordinate access to supportive services for senior tenants. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in gerontology or psychology, along with experience in case management. Responsibilities include linking tenants to community resources, conducting needs assessments, and providing crisis management as necessary. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a preference for background in gerontology, psychology or counseling.
• Experience as a Service Coordinator/Case Manager with senior population preferred.
• Knowledge of aging process and community services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general case management and referral services.
• Link tenants to supportive services or medical care.
• Conduct evaluations of health and psychological needs.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in gerontology, psychology or counseling

Job description

Juniper Apartments
5355 Rogers Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

Overview

The Service Coordinator will provide general case management and referral services and link ESSHI qualifying tenants within the project to supportive services or medical services provided by public agencies or private practitioners within the general community. The service coordinator will assess service needs, determine the eligibility for public services, and coordinate the delivery of service with the appropriate state and local agencies.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides linkage and referral to services for ESSHI qualifying tenants.
• Coordinate appropriate benefits, entitlements and services.
• Provides evaluation of health needs, psychological and social needs and link to needed services.
• Provide formal case management with assessment and development of an individualized service plan with periodic re-assessment, monitoring, discharge and arranging for services.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of senior issues including state entitlement programs, changes/revisions regarding Case Management and other appropriate community programs.
• Participates in case conferences/service plan meetings at a minimum of 4 times a year and specific training programs/services with public and private agencies.
• Provides information and assistance to tenants and participates in tenant move outs as needed.
• Annual Training is required in the areas of aging process, elder care, disability services, federal/state entitlement programs, legal and liability issues, drug and alcohol use and abuse by the elderly and mental health issues.
• Maintains confidentiality and process, maintains and utilizes potentially sensitive information in accordance with agency and departmental policies.
• Provide representation for benefit eligibility interviews – i.e. Medicaid, Food Stamps, Medicare, Social Security etc.
• Responsible for oversight of students, volunteers, aides or other individuals as assigned
• Provide eviction prevention activities.
• Conduct bi-annual surveys to assess resident needs and interests.
• Provide information on site 12 times a year from community agencies/members including but not limited to budgeting, legal, credit counseling, tax preparation, etc.
• Advocate on behalf of tenants and families.
• Educate tenants, families, and staff on available Community Resources.
• Act as a liaison between community agencies, tenants and families
• Provide ongoing monitoring of service delivery
• Complete all required documentation including all tenant related services provided.
• Provide crisis management in services as needed.
• Compile and maintain resource materials.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference to a background in gerontology, psychology or counseling.
• Service Coordinator/Case Manager experience with senior population preferred.
• Working knowledge of aging process and awareness of community services and programs preferred.
• Ability to travel to various locations located in but not limited to Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Monroe County.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage caseloads
• Must have sound judgment, flexibility, dependability and good writing skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of students, volunteers, residential aide or other individuals as assigned.

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