CENTRAL FALLS HOUSING AUTHORITY
30 WASHINGTON STREET

Central Falls, RI 02863
Main Office (401) 727-9090

Fax (401) 728-0291

The Resident Service Coordinator will provide service coordination, assessment, case management and advocacy to residents of Forand and Wilfrid Manors. The Resident Service
Coordinator will establish partnerships with agencies and service providers in the community who serve our population.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide intake, assessment and referral services;
• Provide ongoing case management for those individuals who need this service in order to link with and utilize existing community resources;
• Establish and maintain linkages with service providers in the community;
• Provide or coordinate educational sessions for residents about the resources available to them within the broader community;
• Monitor the ongoing services that are delivered to residents by community providers to assure that they are appropriate and that the resident is progressing;
• Develop and implement individual service plans for each resident who receives ongoing case management;
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential documentation on all clients served;
• Organize monthly educational workshops and community events for residents;
• Assist residents to develop informal support networks with family, friends and other residents;
• Develop and maintain an onsite resource guide of service providers available to the residents;
• Serve as an advocate for residents to insure that they receiving all services for which they are eligible;
• Work collaboratively with the quality assurance staff to assure that program outcome measures are met;
• Provide monthly input e.g., statistics, number of clients served, center activities/classes to the

Quality Assurance Supervisor, for timely completion of written reports. Attend monthly quality assurance meetings to ensure that program outcome measures are met;OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires BA/BS in gerontology, social work, or equivalent social service experience or a minimum of three to five years of experience in social service delivery preferably with a focus on senior citizens and people with disabilities or an MSW.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and requirements related to elderly and disabled programs, as well as non-governmental networks related to services, e.g. homemakers, Meals-on-Wheels, disability counseling, and local Agencies on Aging.
• Understanding of the physical, mental, and social changes associated with elderly and disabled populations, including cognitive impairments, medication/substance abuse, fraud/violent crime awareness and self-protection, and dealing with death and loss.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive available in the local community.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and obtain results
• Computer literacy Microsoft Office and case-management software.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evening or weekend work, as the position may require.
• Completion of 36 related classroom or seminar training hours prior to hire or within the first twelve months as Services Coordinator.
• The candidate should be capable of clearing a national criminal background check, and has at least five years of acceptable work history.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please send resume and salary requirements to Central Falls
Housing Authority Attn: Sue Levasseur 30 Washington Street Central Falls, RI 02863

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Central Falls, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location