Social Services Coordinator - Housing

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wesley by the Bay in Ocean City, NJ seeks a Housing Services Coordinator to support residents in staying independent. The role emphasizes coordinating services, reporting HUD data, and maintaining resident communications. It is a full-time, weekday position with no weekends.

Competitive hourly pay and a benefits package accompany the opportunity to help residents stay connected to essential services and live well in this senior housing community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in services for older adults, people with disabilities, or social services in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in the above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate connections to supportive services and transitions to higher levels of care as needed.
• Check in regularly with vulnerable residents and follow up after hospital stays or therapy.
• Build a local resource guide and prepare HUD-related monthly and annual reports.
• Create newsletters, update the website, and serve as the contact for resident groups.
• Plan events, classes, and programs that keep residents engaged and connected.
• Work with management to ensure lease and HUD compliance.

Skills

Older adult services

Healthcare setting

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Housing Services Coordinator

Wesley by the Bay | Ocean City, NJ | Full-Time

$21.01–$23.63 per hour, based on experience. Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. No weekends, no holidays. Join Wesley by the Bay, a United Methodist Communities senior housing community in Ocean City, NJ.

United Methodist Communities has been certified a Great Place to Work for 9 years running, and 87% of our team members say their work makes a real difference. In this role, you'll help residents stay connected to the services and support that let them live independently and well.

What You'll Do

• Connect residents and home-based non-residents with the right supportive services, and help coordinate transitions to higher levels of care when needed
• Check in regularly with the most vulnerable residents, including follow-up care after a hospital stay or therapy
• Build and maintain a resource guide of local services, and prepare monthly and annual reports (including HUD reporting)
• Create newsletters, website updates, and other communications, and serve as the point of contact for resident groups
• Plan events, classes, and programs (social, spiritual, and vocational) that help residents stay engaged and connected
• Work with management to help residents stay in compliance with their lease and HUD requirements

What You'll Need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in services for older adults, people with disabilities, or social services in a healthcare setting

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in the above

Pay and Benefits

• $21.01–$23.63 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning
• Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. No weekends, no evening shifts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.