Service Coordinator

Retirement Housing Foundation•Alexandria, MN

32d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Service Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the well-being of our residents by identifying their needs and coordinating appropriate services. This position involves building relationships withmunity service providers, developing health and wellness programs, and advocating for residents. T is an immediate opening for a full-time, 40 hours a week, Social Service Coordinator split between Bethel Manor I, II and Winona Shores with a total of 159 older adult residential units located in Alexandria, MN.

Requirements

Supportive Services Expertise: Strong understanding of available supportive services andmunity resources for older adults.
Advocacy & Problem-Solving: Proven ability to advocate for residents' needs and resolve issues.
Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with residents, staff,munity partners, and service providers.
Independent Work: Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
Communication: Excellent verbal and writtenmunication skills.
Time Management: Stronganizational and time management skills, ensuring timelypletion of tasks and resident needs.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
Experience Considered: Candidates with relevant work experience will be considered.
Preferred Experience: Experience working with diverse groups of seniors and disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

Resident Assessment: Evaluate residents' needs to identify services that can enhance their quality of life and promote independence.
Service Coordination: Establish and maintain strong connections with local service providers, facilitating access to social, health, and wellness resources.
Program Development: Create and sustain educational health and wellness programs tailored to the needs of the residents.
Resource Management: Develop and maintain aprehensive directory ofmunity resources and services available to residents.
Advocacy: Act as a resident advocate, empowering residents to advocate for themselves and liaising between residents andmunity services.
Community Liaison: Build and maintain positive relationships withmunity agencies, networking with service providers, and identifying new services for residents.
Communication: Foster effectivemunication between residents and service providers, ensuring an open and supportive environment.
Collaboration: Serve as an advocate and liaison with management, other departments within the housing facility, and external agencies providing social services, health benefits, training, and more.
Crisis Intervention: Provide information, referrals, and support for residents in need of crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Referral Monitoring: Track and monitor resident referrals to external agencies, ensuring follow-up and service delivery.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including daily and monthly reports, to document service coordination and resident interactions.
Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support the mission and goals of RHF.