What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Ambling Property Investments?
Job Details
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for the improvement of the housing community life by promotion, coordination, and facilitation of programs to enhance the residents physical, social and psychological well-being.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
- Provide general assistance and advocacy related to supportive and social services to all residents; provide up-to-date information and clarification regarding programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, entitlements, and formal supportive and social services.
- Develop and maintain linkages with community resources such as the Area Agency on Aging to remain current regarding information and services available to address resident needs.
- Act as liaison with local care providers and hospitals to ensure successful discharge from care facilities and return transition of residents to their apartments.
- Conduct outreach marketing at least once weekly to surrounding business about the services offered at the property. An outreach log documenting these activities must be kept up to date for review.
- Work cooperatively with residents and their families when planning for relocation to a nursing home or other long-term care facility is required.
- Promote a positive social climate that fosters residents psychosocial well-being by developing, implementing, and monitoring educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for resident participation.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience. Must demonstrate literacy in the English language including reading.
Experience: One to two years of related experience and/or training in the human services system and experience working with individuals with disabilities, children, and the elderly.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of; Microsoft Office Suite, Property Management software (i.e. One-Site, Real Page).
Certificates & Licenses N/A
Other Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States
