Social Services Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Services Coordinator is responsible for the improvement of the housing community life by promotion, coordination, and facilitation of programs to enhance the residents physical, social and psychological well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

• Provide general assistance and advocacy related to supportive and social services to all residents; provide up-to-date information and clarification regarding programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, entitlements, and formal supportive and social services.
• Develop and maintain linkages with community resources such as the Area Agency on Aging to remain current regarding information and services available to address resident needs.
• Act as liaison with local care providers and hospitals to ensure successful discharge from care facilities and return transition of residents to their apartments.
• Conduct outreach marketing at least once weekly to surrounding business about the services offered at the property. An outreach log documenting these activities must be kept up to date for review.
• Work cooperatively with residents and their families when planning for relocation to a nursing home or other long-term care facility is required.
• Promote a positive social climate that fosters residents psychosocial well-being by developing, implementing, and monitoring educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for resident participation.