Service Coordinator

Retirement Housing Foundation•Van Nuys, CA

39d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Social Service Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the health, independence, and overall well-being of residents by identifying their needs and connecting them with appropriate services and community resources. This position focuses on building strong partnerships with local service providers, developing health and wellness programs, and advocating on behalf of residents to help them maintain stability and quality of life. There is an immediate opening for a full-time (40 hours per week) Social Service Coordinator at West Valley Towers , a 97-unit older adult residential community located in Van Nuys, CA . If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity,please apply at https://rhf.org/employment/

Requirements

Supportive Services Expertise: Strong understanding of available supportive services and community 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, community partners, and service providers.
Independent Work: Capable of working independently and with minimal supervision.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring timely completion 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.
Bilingual: Spanish speaking is a plus.

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 a comprehensive directory of community resources and services available to residents.
Advocacy: Act as a resident advocate, empowering residents to advocate for themselves and liaising between residents and community services.
Community Liaison: Build and maintain positive relationships with community agencies, networking with service providers, and identifying new services for residents.
Communication: Foster effective communication 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.