Service Coordinator - Housing job at Lutheran Social Services in Richland Center

Lutheran Social Services is currently interviewing Service Coordinator - Housing on Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:53:36 GMT. homemaker, meals on wheels, transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventative health screening/wellness and legal advocacy. • Educates tenants...

Service Coordinator - Housing

Location: Richland Center Wisconsin

Description: Lutheran Social Services is currently interviewing Service Coordinator - Housing right now, this job will be placed in Wisconsin. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. The Service Coordinator HUD of the Program Supervisor provides information and referrals to community connections to tenants following guidelines, as defined in the HUD Housing Handbook Section 202, who need supportive community services to maintain self-sufficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provide genera! l informal case management, including intake, and referral ser! vices to all tenants needing such assistance when from case management is not available.
• Assessment of health, psychological and social needs. Development of an individually tailored case plan for services and periodic reassessment of the tenant’s situation.
• Establishes linkages with all agencies and service providers in the community: shops around to determine/develop the best “deals” in service pricing to assure individualized, flexible and creative services for the involved tenant(s).
• Sets up a directory of providers for use by both project staff and tenants.
• Refers and links the tenants of the project to service providers in the general community; these are for example, case management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals on wheels, transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventative health screening/wellness and legal advocacy.
• Educates tenants on service availability, application procedures, client r! ights, etc. providing advocacy as appropriate.
• May develop case plans in coordination with assessment services in community.
• Monitors the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keeps the case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual.
• May set up volunteer support programs with service organization in the community.
• Helps other tenants build informal support networks with other residents, family and friends.
• May provide training to project tenants in the obligation of tenancy or coordinate such training.
• May educate other staff on the management team on issues relating to aging in place and service coordination, to help them better work with and assist the tenants.
• Presents workshops or informative sessions to tenants on subject of tenant interest.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with tenants, the agency and the community in a positive manner as well as! the ability to work independently.
• Performs other duties as a! ssigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required with at least 3 years’ of related experience, to include experience working with the older adult population or a bachelor’s degree in a human services related field; gerontology or psychology preferred. Working knowledge of supportive services and other resources for older adults and/or persons with disabilities is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS The incumbent of this position must have a valid Driver’s License and car â€" Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required. . LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, writ! e, analyze, and interpret to complete all required intervention and goal process documentation by established timeframes. Must write progress reports and clearly communicate to external customers the effectiveness of services. Ability to document in neat, legible, accurate, and objective and consistently reflect the services provided. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math which includes addition, subtraction, division, and percentage as well as money management skills. REASONING ABILITY Reading, writing, math skills, problem solving, ability to accept/flow through with direction, recognize boundaries, creative team member who can suggest and implement strategies to enhance the service, patience, self-control and flexibility. COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office Suite. TECHNOLOGY Able to use technology that is necessary to perform job responsibilities; use available technology effectively (voicemail, computer, printer, photocopier, fax and tel! ephone, and various types of audio visual equipment) PHYSICAL DEMANDS T! he physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequent bending/stooping, crouching, kneeling and crawling. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent of this position works in an air-conditioned, office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May occasionally be exposed to chemical fumes such as paint and carpet cleaning. May enter client’s apartment and be exposed to smoke and common ho! use hold allergens such as dust, mildew and pets. The incumbent may also be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling on company business. The above is not an all-encompassing statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements for this position. TRAVEL: Day to day travel is required

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

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