What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator - Castleglen position at Volunteers of America Texas?
VOA – Texas
Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOA - Texas.
Why you’ll love working with VOA-Texas:
- Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
- Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
- Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!
Location: Garland, TX
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Status: Part Time (12hrs a week)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Providing informal, individual assessments (i.e., evaluation of health, psychological and social needs, development of an individually tailored case plan for services and periodic reassessment of the resident's situation and needs) for a resident when such service is not available through the general community.
- Establishing new relationships with agencies and service providers in the community and setting up a directory of providers for use by both project staff and residents.
- Referring residents to service providers in the community (Ex: case management, personal assistance, homemaker, meals-on-wheels, transportation, counseling, occasional visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness and legal advocacy).
- Educating residents on service availability, application procedures, client rights, etc., providing advocacy as appropriate.
- Monitors the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keeps the case management and provider agency current with the progress of the individual. Manages the provision of supportive services where appropriate.
- Helps residents build informal support networks with other residents, family and friends.
- May set up volunteer support programs with service organizations in the community.
- May provide training to project residents in the obligations of tenancy or coordinate such training.
- May educate other staff on the management team on issues related to aging in place and service coordination, to help them to better work with and assists the residents.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field.
- Two years in social service delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabled preferred.
- Requires demonstrated clerical skills, including typing at minimum of 30 WPM.
- Must have valid Texas Driver License, clear MVR and ability to be insured.
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