Part time Resident Service Coordinator

We are hiring for three temporary positions. We are filling the following roles:

Casa Victoria Co-op – 20 hours/ week
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Beaumont Terrace Co-op – 16 hours/ week
Beaumont, CA 92223

Base Line Plaza Co-op – 16 hours/ week
San Bernardino, CA 92411

There are temporary positions, our client is looking to hire, can be temp to hire. No end date at this time.  Hours are flexible, they must occur M – F M – F 8AM – 6PM and in person. Candidate must be able to clear a drug screen and background check.

The Service Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and providing service coordination and case management for members in co-ops. The Service Coordinator’s responsibility is to empower the member to age in place and enhance the ability for members to remain living independently in the co-op.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Assist and educate members and families of the services which may be necessary to maintain an independent lifestyle;
• Educates members, families and staff on available community resources;
• Assists members in building informal support networks among themselves and with family members and friends in their community;
• Acts as a liaison between community agencies, services providers and residents;
• Encourages members to be proactive in meeting their social, psychological and physical needs;
• Facilities meeting of needs when necessary, but avoids the creation of unhealthy dependence;
• Uses the least restrictive intervention necessary to alleviate a problem situation;
• Works collaboratively with the members, Council, co-op liaison and other committees of the co-op
• Completes psychosocial assessments for members on a voluntary basis to help identify member’s needs;
• Establishes relationships with local service providers who are currently providing or could provide services to members, and monitors the quality and effectiveness of their service delivery;
• Plans and implements educational and group programs;
• Participates in regular training and evaluation of program outcomes;
• Maintains a directory of community services and makes it available to members, families and management;
• Maintains individual files on members and documents contact with members, providers and families/friends;
• Completes reports and provides copies to appropriate parties in an accurate and timely manner

Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related subject preferred, associate’s degree in social services field or related subject considered
• 2+ years of social service experience working with older adults
• Knowledge of senior community and area resources
• Good oral, written and computer skills required; must be proficient in Micros