What are the responsibilities and job description for the Services Coordinator position at The Salvation Army USA Western Territory?
Silvercrest Senior Residences serve to fill a critical need for housing for low-income seniors. Residents pay only thirty percent of their income for housing, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pays the difference. These apartment-style communities range in size from 22 to 257 units. The units are equipped with a private kitchen and comfortable living quarters, which encourage independent living.
Job: Service Coordinator
Status: Full-Time (32 hours per week)
Salary Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Location: N. Las Vegas Silvercrest in N. Las Vegas, NV
Unit Size: 60
Perks: Paid Time Off, Full Medical and Dental Benefits, Retirement / 403b option
JOB SUMMARY:
- Responsible for the day-to-day identification of human service needs of residents of a Salvation Army Silvercrest housing facility, specifically related to issues of aging in place.
- Identifies needs and develops service plans.
- Identifies available services in the community and works to make them available to the building, either on-site or through individual referrals to services.
- Educates residents and other staff in service provision and issues of aging in place.
- Assists the Manager in issues related to resident independence.
Experience
Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn general HUD program requirements for 202s and PRACs. (preferred)
Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly, knowledge of entitlement programs for the elderly (preferred)
Understanding of legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination (preferred)
Demonstrated working knowledge of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues (preferred)
2 years: Bachelor's Degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, in addition to a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred. (preferred)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
Salary : $20 - $22
