Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Los Angeles (CA); 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 is seeking a dedicated professional to identify and address aging-related human service needs for residents. You will develop service plans, connect residents with community resources, and educate both residents and staff on aging in place.

Responsibilities include coordinating services on-site or via referrals, driving required for TSA business, and supporting resident independence under supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aging services or related field preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify daily human service needs of residents.
• Develop service plans and coordinate available community services.
• Educate residents and staff on aging in place and service provision.
• Assist the Manager with resident independence issues.

Education

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

Driver's License

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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