Services Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Chicago, IL

1d • $22 - $26

About The Position

The Services Coordinator assumes responsibility for the service management
function within Booth Manor. This function includes development of contacts with
service providers and agencies for resident referrals and the ongoing service
management responsibility. The Services Coordinator educates residents on
available services and monitors provision of services. The Services Coordinator
works in conjunction with the property manager and other management of Booth
Manor.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required. Concentration in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology or Public Health preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in Social Work or related field.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of community services in the region with particular knowledge of services that are provided for the population living within Booth Manor.
• Proven experience in service management, including organizing, problem solving, and advocating
• Trained in the aging process, elder services, disability services, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues
• Aware of eligibility for and procedures of federal and state entitlement programs
• Aware of legal liability issues related to proving service coordination
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Uses diplomacy and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self starter.
• An attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• An ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

Responsibilities

• Assists and advises residents and families of the services which may be necessary to maintain a self-reliant lifestyle.
• Promotes wellness activities for all residents.
• Educates residents, families and staff on available community resources.
• Assists residents in building informal support networks among themselves and with family members.
• Acts as a liaison between community agencies, service providers and residents.
• Works as a team member with facility manager and other Booth Manor staff in serving residents.
• Encourages residents to be proactive in meeting their social, psychological and physical needs.
• Facilitates meeting of needs when necessary, but avoids the creation on unhealthy dependence.
• Uses the least drastic intervention necessary to alleviate a problem situation.
• May assist residents or coordinate training for all residents in understanding lease and tenancy obligations.
• Does not perform any duties that are duly assigned to management or are associated with management responsibilities.
• Monitors the delivery of services to residents to endure they are appropriate, timely and satisfactory.
• Performs service management function for all residents needing assistance.
• Provides limited case management (i.e. evaluation of social, psychological and physical needs and the development of a service plan) for a resident when such service is not being provided by the general service community.
• Educates residents on service availability, application procedures, residents rights, etc. both individually and as a group.
• Reports all suspected abuse situations to the appropriate agency.
• Sets up volunteer support programs with service organizations in the community.
• Advocates and may negotiate on behalf of residents for adequate, timely and cost effective provision of services.
• Meets with service providers as needed and appropriate.
• Assembles a directory of community services and makes it available to residents, families and management.
• Assists management in identifying residents who need assistance.
• Documents contact with residents, providers and families.
• Maintains individual files on residents which will contain at least the following: intake information, service termination information, quarterly review and follow-up, human or civil rights abuse, resident/family meeting notes.
• Resident files to be kept in a secure area to insure confidentiality.
• Completes reports with copies given to the site manager and HUD officials upon requests in an accurate and timely manner or according to governing regulations.
• Pursues avenues for additional services through private, local, state and federal sources
• Creates service management plan as appropriate.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees