Enhanced Service Coordinator

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan•Jackson, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a senior living community and services faith-based non-profit organization, invites a dynamic individual to join our team as Part Time Service Coordinator at The Village of Spring Meadows, Jackson, Michigan. The Service Coordinator assumes responsibility for coordinating programs and services to help residents maintain a good quality of life and age in place. Assisting in assessing and identifying resident and family needs and outside resources to meet those needs. Areas of assistance may include physical, mental, psychological and/or social as it relates to aging and moving in/moving out. Responsible for networking with community organizations and seeking affordable and new services to offer residents. Initiates and completes psychosocial assessments, interviewing patients, families and others in order to evaluate current condition and identify current or potential adjustments. Provides general case management (and referral services) and maintains complete and updated resident files. Monitor and manage supportive services where necessary. Coordinates services for optimal living (i.e., aging in place and wellness philosophies). Completes Care Plans/Quarterly Monitoring with residents needing referrals and follows up on all services at and after implementation. Submits Semi-Annual Performance Reports to HUD in order to maintain funding for the Service Coordination program at the property. Engage all residents to identify areas of need, and make necessary referrals. Organize and promote resident involvement in on and off-site programs. Assists in the coordination of home care services to enable independent living and aging in place. Including development of a Resource Directory that include a list of service providers. Continually educates residents (and staff) on a variety of matters including service availability, application procedures, resident rights, health/safety/fitness, issues relating to aging etc. Coordinates counseling, occasional visits from a nurse, preventative health screening/wellness and legal advocacy.

Requirements

Minimum associate's degree or equivalent in social work, psychology, or gerontology preferred.
Two or more years of experience in social service delivery with the elderly and/or family population is a plus.
Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and other resources in the area served by the project.
Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and provide results for the residents served.
Good communication, comprehension and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and resident software data systems (AASC online, Care Guide, RealPage, OneSite, or similar related systems, etc.).

Responsibilities

Coordinating programs and services to help residents maintain a good quality of life and age in place.
Assisting in assessing and identifying resident and family needs and outside resources to meet those needs.
Networking with community organizations and seeking affordable and new services to offer residents.
Initiating and completing psychosocial assessments, interviewing patients, families and others in order to evaluate current condition and identify current or potential adjustments.
Providing general case management (and referral services) and maintaining complete and updated resident files.
Monitoring and managing supportive services where necessary.
Coordinating services for optimal living (i.e., aging in place and wellness philosophies).
Completing Care Plans/Quarterly Monitoring with residents needing referrals and following up on all services at and after implementation.
Submitting Semi-Annual Performance Reports to HUD in order to maintain funding for the Service Coordination program at the property.
Engaging all residents to identify areas of need, and making necessary referrals.
Organizing and promoting resident involvement in on and off-site programs.
Assisting in the coordination of home care services to enable independent living and aging in place.
Developing a Resource Directory that includes a list of service providers.
Continually educating residents (and staff) on a variety of matters including service availability, application procedures, resident rights, health/safety/fitness, issues relating to aging etc.
Coordinating counseling, occasional visits from a nurse, preventative health screening/wellness and legal advocacy.