Social Services Coordinator - Housing

Social Services Coordinator - Housing

Full Time Days | 8:30am-5pm

** Pay rate up to $22.99/hour! Based on experience **

UMC is seeking a Social Services Coordinator for Covenant Place.

Covenant Place a UMC Community, is a senior affordable housing community located close to shops and public transportation in Plainfield, NJ, is seeking a Social Service Coordinator.

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

The Social Services Coordinator links residents and non-residents to supportive services in the community, assesses needs, and eligibility for entitlements. Works closely with management to ensure that lease obligations are fulfilled.

Requirements for a Social Services Coordinator:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or some college coursework required; significant work experience may replace college level work.
• 3 years of experience in services for the elderly, disadvantaged or social services in a health care or related setting.

Responsibilities for a Social Services Coordinator:

• Provides assistance to residents and home-based non-residents by connecting them to supportive services. Assists with placement to higher levels of care and assists families and agencies in this process as needed. Establish resources and resource guide.
• Monitors the frailest residents through regular contact and post hospital/therapy transitional care.
• Creates communication vehicles such as a newsletter, website, social media, marketing material and in a liaison function to resident groups.
• Assures socialization needs of residents are met through arranging events, classes, spiritual resources, vocational and education supports and congregate services.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:
  • Feel they make a difference, and their work has special meaning
  • Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.