Service Coordinator
Company: Millennia Housing Management
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Line Creek is seeking an experienced Service
Coordinator (resident social services) to to effectively assist
residents to improve the quality of their daily lives and aid them
to achieve positive goals Line Creek is a 152 units community
located in Kansa City, MO. The Service Coordinator connects
residents of affordable housing communities to the support services
that promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life. Our
on-site Service Coordinator provides residents with information,
makes referrals to community organizations, and brings resources on
site. Together, we can build safer, more supportive communities.
How You'll Contribute: While maintaining resident confidentiality
and acting with empathy, you will: Set up volunteer support
programs with service organizations in the community. Assist and
advise residents and families on available services that promote
wellness and a self-reliant lifestyle. Educate residents, families,
and staff on available community resources (for example, case
management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals-on-wheels,
transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventive
health screening/wellness, and legal advocacy) Assist residents in
creating informal support networks among themselves, with family
members and friends. Monitor the delivery of services to residents
to ensure they are appropriate, timely, and satisfactory. Create
and foster a network of local social services agencies and
facilitate residents' access to programs. Raise awareness among
local service providers of the community's needs and promote
partnerships that help residents gain access to needed services.
Develop a sense of community among residents and their neighbors
using organization and facilitation skills. (May involve creating
social/community-oriented programming, resident associations,
community-based newsletters, welcoming committees, orientation
packages, support groups, etc. Maintain resident files and
appropriate documentation in a customized data management system.
Success Criteria: A heart for service and excellent work ethic.
REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have two or more years
of hands-on experience in supportive services or disability
services. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or degree in
Gerontology, Psychology, or Counseling is desired. Demonstrated
ability to advocate, organize, direct /guide, problem-solve and
provide results. Strong communication skills and the ability to act
as a liaison between residents and management. The ability to
interact and connect with a wide range of people, including
residents and program providers, to monitor residents, their needs,
and the services they're receiving. Develop and manage programs to
enhance the quality of life and increase cognitive stimulation.
Crisis Management as well as Case Management. Completion of HUD
required reporting activities when due. Networking and community
building. Coordinate special programs for residents to improve
health, wellness, and general education. Create a mechanism to
monitor and evaluate services provided. Maintain confidentiality at
all times. Physical Demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not
applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires
this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) F
(Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the
time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this
activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) Physical Demands
Lift/Carry Push/Pull Stand - C Grasp - C 10 lbs or less - C 12 lbs
or less - C Walk - C Reach Outward - C 11-20 lbs - C 13-25 lbs - C
Manually Manipulate - C Reach Above Shoulder - C 21-50 lbs --- N
26-40 lbs - N Sit - C Speak - C 51-100 lbs - N 41-100 lbs - N Climb
- N Crawl - N Over 100 lbs - N Squat or Kneel - N Bend - N Other
Physical Requirements: Vision - C Work Environment Work is
performed indoors and outdoors in a residential setting with
regular exposure to cold, heat, noise, people, and equipment.
Background Check Process Your resume and application information,
including employment history, educational history, and
credentials/certifications, are subject to verification.
EOE/Disabled/Veterans Statement We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely on the
basis of job qualifications, without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age,
disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other
classification protected by law.
Keywords: Millennia Housing Management, Kansas City , Service Coordinator, Other , Kansas City, Kansas
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