Social Services Coordinator

There is an immediate opening for a regular part-time, 30 hours a week, Social Service Coordinator at Stone Creek Village a 40-unit mobility& sensory impaired residential community located in Phoenix, Arizona.

JOB SUMMARY:


* Assess and identify residents in need of services and coordinate delivery of services.


* Establish and maintain linkages with service providers in the community.


* Develop & maintain ongoing educational health & wellness programs for residents.


* Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of available community resources for residents.


* Serves as resident advocate and teaches residents to advocate for themselves.


* Serves as a liaison to community agencies, network with community providers, and seek out new services available to residents.


* Maintain positive relationships with fellow residents to ensure that communication between residents and community service providers is open and effective.


* Serves as advocate/liaison with management, other departments of the housing facility and outside agencies who provide social services, health benefits, training and other services for seniors to Age in Place.


* Assist with providing information and referrals for crisis intervention and conflict resolution.


* Monitor resident referrals with agencies.


* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to include daily and monthly reports.


* Maintain resident files in compliance with HUD requirements.


* Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:


* Working Knowledge of supportive services and community resources.


* Ability to advocate and problem solve.


* Must uphold ethical standards and client confidentiality.


* Must work well with population served, staff and partners.


* Ability to work with limited supervision.


* Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.


* Excellent time management skills


* Experience in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, or Sociology preferred.


* Candidates with appropriate work experience will be considered.


* Experience working with a diverse group of seniors, children, families and disabled a plus.

Education

Preferred


* Bachelors or better

Behaviors

Preferred


* Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


* Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


* Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause


* Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred


* Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


* Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals


* Self-Starter: Inspired to perform with...