Social Services Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

Resident Support: Orient new residents and assist with accessing rent/utility assistance, case management services, and other connections to resources needed to prevent notices and evictions.

Network: Develop and maintain relationships with agencies working with low-income, elderly and/or disabled individuals. Work closely with local supportive service providers in assisting residents to obtain income through employment, SSI, or SSD.

Resourceful: Maintain information on relevant referral resources. Produce community resource documents to promote community access.

Coordinate: plan, organize, and conduct social, educational, artistic, and other community-based activities for residents.

Additional Duties: Perform other duties as outlined in the job description.

Desired Skills:

Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work professionally with diverse ethnic and low-income families

Confidentiality: Ability to maintain the confidentiality of tenants

Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, organize tasks, manage time, and prioritize projects.

Communication: Excellent listening and communication skills

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum 2 years of community organizing or social work

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Knowledge: Human service planning, sexual and domestic violence, and low-income

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).