SERVICE COORDINATOR

ALLEGHENY LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES INC • Spring Township, PA

65d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Support Services program of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries is actively seeking candidates for a Service Coordinator in Centre county. This position coordinates, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the Community Services program to ensure that the highest degree of quality service is maintained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or a related field.
• Two years working with geriatrics, preferably case management.

Responsibilities

• Provides formal case management (i.e., evaluation of health, psychological and social needs, development of an individualized care plan for services and periodic reassessments of the resident’s situation or needs).
• Sets up a provider directory for use by staff and residents.
• Educates residents on service availability, application procedures, client rights, etc. and provides advocacy as appropriate.
• Monitors the ongoing service provisions of services from the community agencies and keeps case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual.
• Manages the provisions of supportive services where appropriate.
• May educate staff on the issues related to aging in place and service coordination, to better help and assist residents.
• May develop case plans in coordination with community assessment services or with other professional assessment entities.
• Establishes linkages with all agencies and service providers in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level