Position Details
$500 HIRING INCENTIVE OFFERED
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
We have a day shift job opportunity working varied 8 hour shifts as a Service Coordinator for our Groose Pointe area affordable living community. This people-focused individual will connect our residents to the supportive services needed in order for them to continue living safely in this independent setting.
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
The pay for this 20 hour per week opportunity is $17.00.
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Contingent
Retirement Plan (403b) - Contributions
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direction and resources to residents to enhance their independence and safety. Assist residents with determining insurance costs, balancing checkbooks and hiring care providers
Assess residents' ability to safely maintain independence and recommend services as needed
Provide information to residents and their designee regarding available resources and access procedures
Assist elderly or disabled community clients with application requirements, linking them with services to remain independent and advocate on their behalf
Coordinate and implement wellness education and enrichment programs to educate and support healthy lifestyles of residents
Establish and maintain resident files, maintain contact notes, implement service management plan and other required documentation to monitor progress and comply with program requirements
Collect and establish a community resource directory of providers for use by staff and residents
Assist with implementation of volunteer support programs
Collaborate with management in resolving resident disputes
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology or CounselingORfive years' experience in social service delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabled
Experience
Three years' experience in social service delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabled preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administrative policies and current industry developments
Knowledge or training related to the aging process, elderly or disability services with ability to apply principles to solve practical problems and deal with variables
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepares business letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and diction
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
Ability to work with and demonstrate compassion with vulnerable elderly persons
Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively to representatives of HUD and other federal, state and local community assistance organizations
Familiarity with various local community resources
Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve and provide results for residents served
Ability to effectively represent program and center through public speaking to community and referral agencies/groups
Ability to effectively utilize word processing software and American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) Online Software
Additional Work Requirements
Ability to work a flexible work schedule
Statewide travel for training is required
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Requisition Number2024-10569
Employee TypeContingent
Hours Per Pay Period20
ShiftDay
Work HoursVaried/8 Hour Shift
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Grosse Pointe
