A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Work closely with program coordinators and develop strategies to address gaps that may exist in current programming. The hired individual will work with program coordinators and community to strengthen and increase program capacity (e.g., educate seniors, caregivers and others on housing needs and available resources) allocate more resources to senior living communities (e.g. provide direct link between senior communities and HBS) to expand services within and beyond the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area.
Identify and develop relationships with community leaders in identified areas of need. This person will reach out to community agencies such as: Area Agency on Aging 1b, Washtenaw and Livingston County public health agencies, Livingston County Health Services Collaborative Board, Washtenaw Health Initiative and local city and township governments to educate and connect resources for seniors in jeopardy of losing their housing for tax foreclosure or eviction.
Develop and present department related information to the community. This will include presentations at senior living communities in Washtenaw and Livingston County, senior centers, health and wellness programs, and to care providers (e.g., Huron Valley PACE) and other audiences and venues and requested.
Serve as back up to the unit’s Intake and Resource Coordinator. This includes supporting program coordinators by performing initial intake (by phone or in-person) from clients (patients) experiencing housing insecurities. This may include completing intakes, determining level of need and most appropriate program intervention.
All other duties as assigned which may include assisting with Tax Clinics, Senior Living Week planning and workshops, and the Big Hearts for Seniors annual fund-raiser.
NOTE: This is a grant funded position
A master’s degree in social work, public health administration or related fields is required and three years of relevant experience
It is essential that the candidate be able to:
- Manage multiple competing demands
- Work independently in a variety of stressful and demanding situations
- Demonstrate critical decision making and assessment skills
Strong communication skills
Relate well to a diverse population
Experience working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, agencies, community partners and groups, particularly those working in housing-related organizations
Demonstrate a strong sense of cultural humility and attention to social justice issues.
In response to the COVID19 pandemic, the Housing Bureau for Seniors Team is currently working remotely. This position may require some in-office time with the remainder of the work week being remote, or as otherwise determined by Michigan Medicine guidelines.
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