Services Coordinator - Salvation Army Western Territory : Job Details

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

Salary Range: $22.50-$24.50 per hour

Location: Pasadena/Lake View Terrance Silvercrest

Unit Size: 74(Pasadena) & 73 (Lake View Terrace)

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.
• Possesses valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and reliable transportation. Driving duties include driving a TSA vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for TSA business purposes.
• Assists the Manager in issues related to resident independence.

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations
• Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn general HUD program requirements for 202s and PRACs.
• Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly, knowledge of entitlement programs for the elderly
• Understanding of legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination
• Demonstrated working knowledge of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues
2 years:
• Bachelor's Degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, in addition to a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred.

• Driver's License

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