What are the responsibilities and job description for the Services Coordinator position at The Salvation Army?
Description
Silvercrest Senior Residences serve to fill a critical need for housing for low-income seniors. Residents pay only thirty percent of their income for housing, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pays the difference. These apartment-style communities range in size from 22 to 257 units. The units are equipped with a private kitchen and comfortable living quarters, which encourage independent living.
Job : Service Coordinator
Status : Part-Time (24 hours)
Salary Range : $22.00-$23.00
Location : Tulare Silvercrest in Tulare, CA.
Unit Size : 60
JOB SUMMARY :
Responsible for the day-to-day identification of human service needs of residents of a Salvation Army Silvercrest housing facility, specifically related to issues of aging in place.
Identifies needs and develops service plans.
Identifies available services in the community and works to make them available to the building, either on-site or through individual referrals to services.
Educates residents and other staff in service provision and issues of aging in place.
Assists the Manager in issues related to resident independence.
Possess valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation. Driving duties include driving a TSA vehicle and / or a personal vehicle for TSA business purposes.
Qualifications
Experience
Required
- 2 years : Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, in addition to a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred.
Preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communications
Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations
Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn general HUD program requirements for 202s and PRACs.
Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly, knowledge of entitlement programs for the elderly
Understanding of legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination
Demonstrated working knowledge of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $22 - $23
