Social Services Coordinator

There is an immediate opening for a part-time, 20 hours a week, Social Service Coordinator at Guadalupe Senior Apartments a 36-unit senior residential community located in Denver, CO.

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, including 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


* Proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


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


* Candidates with appropriate work experience will be considered.


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

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