Service Coordinator

Community LIFE•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Service Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination of services and outreach to seniors in the Community LIFE service area. This individual will establish links and build relationships with agencies and service providers that will help enhance the quality of life for the residents. Additionally, this person will serve as a liaison, when necessary, between the property management team and the resident to offer referral support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, gerontology, sociology) or 4 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in community outreach activities for candidates with a Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 4 years of documented, successful experience in community outreach activities for candidates without a degree.
Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.
Ability to form positive interpersonal relations in dealing with a wide range of staff as well as external contacts.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated familiarity of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues.
Must be flexible in dealing with others.
Supports the Marketing team as needed.
Works with internal and external service providers.
Knowledge of eligibility and application requirements for entitlement programs for the elderly.
Local travel within parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties.
Must be able to work with a high level of autonomy.
Computer literacy including ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Providing coordination of services and outreach to seniors
Establish links and build relationships with agencies and service providers
Serve as a liaison between the property management team and the resident to offer referral support