Social Service Coordinator

Cassia • Minneapolis, MN

326d • $24

About The Position

St. Paul's Home, a 53 unit apartment complex in South Minneapolis, is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Social Service Coordinator to connect residents with essential services and foster a supportive community! You will assist residents in accessing social services, organize educational events, and facilitate resident engagement. Services include knowing the benefits offered in Federal programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, State programs that support mental and physical needs such as Waivers, and county benefits such as SNAP and General Assistance. To be successful, you will have a background in social work, psychology, or counseling, with strong advocacy and problem-solving skills. This position is 20 hours a week. Hours are flexible! Pay: $24+ / hour DOE.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Social Work or degree in Psychology or Counseling is required.
• Supervisory experience may be necessary in some situations.
• Two to three years experience in social service delivery with elderly and/or family populations.
• 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 they serve.

Responsibilities

• Provides general service management which includes intake, education (services available and application procedures) and referral of residents to service providers in the general community.
• Updates and maintains a Resource Directory that includes a listing of state and/or local service providers that residents can contact for assistance.
• Sponsors educational events which may include subjects relating to health care, agency support, life skills, referral sources, etc.
• Facilitates the formation of resident meetings within the property if the residents are interested.
• Monitors the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keeps the case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies, networks with community providers and seeks out new services available to the residents.
• Assists the residents in building informal support networks with other residents, family and friends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree