Social Services Coordinator - Foundation Property Management, Inc.

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is a non-profit organization of 198 communities in 29 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. RHF provides housing and services to more than 22,500 older adults, low-income families, and persons with disabilities. The RHF logo symbolizes a program that has grown from the very modest beginnings of a $7,000 investment. RHF has grown to be one of the largest organizations in the US devoted to building and preserving affordable housing for the most vulnerable members of society. If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of the elderly, low-income families, and persons with disabilities, then RHF may have just the right position for you.

There is an immediate opening for a full-time, 40 hours a week, Social Service Coordinator at Fajardo Housing for the Elderly, a 60-unit older adult residential community located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. 

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assess and identify residents in need of services and coordinate delivery of services.
• Establish and maintain linkages with service providers in the community.
• Develop & maintain ongoing educational health & wellness programs for residents.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of available community resources for residents.
• Serves as resident advocate and teaches residents to advocate for themselves.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies, network with community providers, and seek out new services available to residents.
• Maintain positive relationships with fellow residents to ensure that communication between residents and community service providers is open and effective.
• Serves as advocate/liaison with management, other departments of the housing facility and outside agencies who provide social services, health benefits, training and other services for seniors to Age in Place.
• Assist with providing information and referrals for crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Monitor resident referrals with agencies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to include daily and monthly reports.
• Maintain resident files in compliance with HUD requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Working Knowledge of supportive services and community resources.
• Ability to advocate and problem solve.
• Must uphold ethical standards and client confidentiality.
• Must work well with population served, staff and partners.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, or Sociology preferred.
• Candidates with appropriate work experience will be considered.
• Experience working with a diverse group of seniors, children, families and disabled a plus.
• Spanish speaking a plus

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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