Part-Time Social Services Coordinator
Company: Princeton Community Housing
Property Name: Elm Court & Harriet Bryan House
Location: Princeton, NJ
Open Position Title: Part Time Social Services Coordinator
Job Description: Princeton Community Housing (PCH) in Princeton, NJ is seeking an enthusiastic, part- time (25 hours/week) Social Services Coordinator to join the dedicated teams at Elm Court (EC) and Harriet Bryan House (HBH), two welcoming affordable rental communities for residents aged 62 and older, located on 6 beautifully landscaped acres in Princeton, NJ. EC and HBH feature 88 and 66 rental apartments respectively, along with many indoor and outdoor amenities for residents, including generous meeting rooms, a library, and a community garden, as well as various activities and supportive programming.
PCH is a not-for-profit organization established in 1967 that develops and manages welcoming and quality affordable rental apartments in Princeton, NJ, and provides all residents with access to a wide array of supportive community resources. PCH staff persons are diverse, caring, and passionate about helping people, but are also enthusiastic about professional growth and maintaining a work/life balance. PCH is an excellent place to work if you want to help make a difference in people’s lives. PCH offers an excellent benefits package, including a competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
Reporting to the Social Services Manager, the Coordinator works with the Social Services Manager, Property Managers and other PCH staff to help improve the quality of life for residents – the “PCH Difference” – by increasing residents’ access to services and by facilitating their participation in programs that enhance their physical, social, and mental well-being. The Coordinator assesses, recommends, and/or resolves resident issues impacting resident’s personal life, health, and well-being, and refers residents to suitable community services and resources as appropriate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide general assistance and advocacy related to supportive and social services to all residents; provide up-to-date information and clarification regarding programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, entitlements, and formal supportive and social services.
· Refer and link residents to supportive services available in and provided by trusted partners/resources in the general community. Such services may include, but are not limited to, case management, personal assistance, homemaker services, meals on-wheels, transportation, counseling, visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness training, and legal advocacy.
· Work cooperatively with residents and their families or case worker (as applicable) when planning social services support.
· Organize enrichment opportunities and activities for residents. Promote a positive social climate that fosters residents’ psychosocial well-being by developing, implementing, and monitoring educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for resident participation.
· Empower residents to meet their own needs through education, training, and accessing services for themselves.
Job Requirements: The Social Service Coordinator position requires an ability to work in a sometimes complex human service setting with a very diverse population. A combination of education and experience that results in knowledge of the human service system and experience working with persons with disabilities and the elderly is essential.
· Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW), Gerontology, or related human services field is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Counseling, or related specialty and at least 1 year of experience in a social service delivery with an elderly and/or family population is required.
· Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and other resources in the area served by the project.
· Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and provide results for the residents served.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and caringly with a variety of people.
· Ability to work well independently, and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Proficiency in spoken and written English required; ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
· Basic computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with AASC database and documentation software a plus.
How to Apply: Interested persons should please send an email, including a cover letter and resume, to Edward Truscelli, Executive Director, at edward@pchhomes.org. No phone calls please.
