SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

NewCourtland; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonuses

Housing program

403(b) plan

Job summary

NewCourtland is seeking a dedicated case management professional to address clients’ psychosocial and socioeconomic needs within a gerontology-focused program. The role involves organizing educational and social programming, coordinating referrals, and maintaining an events calendar to support participant admissions.

The position requires an Associate Degree and 2–3 years in gerontology social services, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Minimum of two to three years experience in gerontology social services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify program deficiencies/strengths and facilitate necessary programmatic change.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with others.
• Proven experience in social services, case management, or related human services field.
• Ability to engage elderly populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of government and community support programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services addressing clients’ psychosocial and socioeconomic needs.
• Organize and implement comprehensive activity, educational, and social programming.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with medical and social service providers.
• Maintain an accurate calendar of events and oversee participant admissions.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Lead monthly case review meetings and crisis intervention trainings.
• Build and maintain referral relationships with community-based organizations.
• Train case managers on assessments, care planning, and documentation best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Provide case management services addressing clients’ psychosocial and socioeconomic needs.

Organize and implement comprehensive activity, educational, and social programming.

Coordinate referrals and liaise with medical and social service providers.

Maintain an accurate calendar of events and oversee participant admissions.

Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Lead monthly case review meetings and crisis intervention trainings.

Build and maintain referral relationships with community-based organizations.

Train case managers on assessments, care planning, and documentation best practices.

• Reed Street Presbyterian Apartments, 1401 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree required
• Minimum of two to three years experience in gerontology social services.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to identify program deficiencies/strengths and facilitate necessary programmatic change.

Ability to work and collaborate effectively with others.

Proven experience in social services, case management, or related human services field.

• Ability to engage elderly populations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Working knowledge of government and community support programs is a plus.

Amazing Benefits for NewCourtland Team Members:

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits for you and your family—starting the 1st of the month following your hire

$10 per pay employee-only medical plan, 100% employer-paid co-insurance, $0 cost urgent care

Free Dental Insurance for you and your family

Free Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance after one year—we support your professional growth

Employee Referral Bonuses—bring your best, refer the best!

Employer-Assisted Housing Program—help with your first home

403(b) Retirement Plan with company contributions

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