Social Services Coordinator, Housing Case Manager

LSSI; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Training and development

Job summary

LSSI is seeking a dedicated professional in Illinois to provide needs assessments, crisis intervention, and case management for residents, while upholding confidentiality. You will partner with the Housing Manager and community contacts to coordinate educational programs for residents and staff.

Maintain HUD-aligned records, deliver timely reports, and exemplify professional conduct with clients and collaborators. A Bachelor's in human services is required, with relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with older adults preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Access to reliable transportation in the state of residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide needs assessments, crisis intervention, and case management to residents while maintaining confidentiality.
• Serve as a resource for the Housing Manager and maintain contacts in the community.
• Arrange educational programs for residents and staff.
• Maintain files per HUD and LSSI requirements and complete all reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior with clients, families, staff and partners.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Transportation access

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $25/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide needs assessments, crisis intervention, and case management to residents while maintaining confidentiality.
• Serve as a resource for the Housing Manager and maintain contacts in the community.
• Arrange educational programs for residents and staff.
• Maintain files in accordance with HUD and LSSI requirements and accurately complete all reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Experience working with older adults and entitlements preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.