Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Full Medical and Dental Benefits

Retirement / 403b option

Job summary

The Salvation Army Silvercrest housing facility seeks a dedicated service coordinator to assess and address the day-to-day social service needs of residents aging in place. You will identify needs, develop service plans, and connect residents to community resources, coordinating on-site or referrals as needed.

Role involves educating residents and staff, promoting independence, and assisting in ensuring access to senior services. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Driver's license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and HUD program requirements.
• Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly.
• Understanding of liability issues relating to providing service coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working with the elderly and aging-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Identify day-to-day human service needs of residents.
• Develop service plans and connect residents to community services.
• Educate residents and staff about aging in place and available services.
• Assist in maintaining resident independence in collaboration with management.

Skills

Knowledge of Fair Housing laws

HUD program requirements

Local elder services awareness

Liability awareness in servicecoord

Experience with elderly care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology/Social Work/Psychology or related field

Job description

Silvercrest Senior Residencesserve to fill a critical need for housing for low-income seniors. Residents pay only thirty percent of their income for housing, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pays the difference. These apartment-style communities range in size from 22 to 257 units. The units are equipped with a private kitchen and comfortable living quarters, which encourage independent living.

Status: Full-Time (32 hours per week)

Salary Range: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Location: Hollywood Silvercrest

Unit Size: 98

Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Full Medical and Dental Benefits
• Retirement / 403b option

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day identification of human service needs of residents of a Salvation Army Silvercrest housing facility, specifically related to issues of aging in place.
• Identifies needs and develops service plans.
• Identifies available services in the community and works to make them available to the building, either on‑site or through individual referrals to services.
• Educates residents and other staff in service provision and issues of aging in place.

Possesses valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation. Driving duties include driving a TSA vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for TSA business purposes.

• Assists the Manager in issues related to resident independence.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Preferred

Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations

Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn general HUD program requirements for 202s and PRACs.

Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly, knowledge of entitlement programs for the elderly

Understanding of legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination

Demonstrated working knowledge of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues

2 years:

Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, in addition to a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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