Social Services Coordinator
There is an immediate opening for a full-time, 40 hours a week, Social Service Coordinator at Fajardo Housing for the Elderly, a 60-unit older adult residential community located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
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.
* Spanish speaking 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-Starte...
- Rate: 21
- Location: MCKINNEY, US-TX
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: Foundation Property Management, Inc.
- Contact: Ingrid S. Hernandez
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SOCIA001354-00002
- Posted: 2024-10-10 08:22:09 -
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