Service Coordinator-Senior Community -Part Time - Presbyterian Villages of Michigan : Job Details

Overview:

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, is a senior living community and services faith-based non-profit organization, invites a dynamic individual to join our team as Part-Time Service Coordinator at the Lynn Street Manor located in Onaway, MI. In addition to joining an organization with a mission focused on creating new possibilities. To expedite your interest, please visit www.pvm.org, and complete an application (include compensation expectations). Employees have early access to earned wages through PayActiv

Responsible for assessing and identifying resident needs and outside resources to meet those needs. Areas of assistance may include physical, mental, psychological and/or social as it relates to aging and supporting residents as they live independently. Enhanced Service Coordinators proactively help residents self-manage chronic diseases, link them to services such as PACE, and other available and appropriate services, and monitor the services provided. Planning interventions that have the best outcomes for specific residents and for the building population as a whole. Enhanced Service Coordinators also are frequently involved in identifying preferred providers and fostering a social support network for the residents.

Responsibilities: Job Summary: The Service Coordinator assumes responsibility for coordinating programs and services to help residents maintain a good quality of life and age in place. Assisting in assessing and identifying resident and family needs and outside resources to meet those needs. Areas of assistance may include physical, mental, psychological and/or social as it relates to aging and moving in/moving out.

• Responsible for networking with community organizations, and seeking affordable and new services to offer residents.
• Initiates and completes psychosocial assessments, interviewing patients, families and others in order to evaluate current condition and identify current or potential adjustments.
• Provides general case management (and referral services) and maintains complete and updated resident files. Monitor and manage supportive services where necessary.
• Coordinates services for optimal living (i.e. aging in place and wellness philosophies).
• Completes Care Plans/Quarterly Monitoring with residents needing referrals and follows up on all services at and after implementation.
• Submits Semi-Annual Performance Reports to HUD in order to maintain funding for the Service Coordination program at the property.
• Engage all residents to identify areas of need, and make necessary referrals. Organize and promote resident involvement in on and off site programs.
• Assists in the coordination of home care services to enable independent living and aging in place. Including development of a Resource Directory that include a list of service providers. Continually educates residents (and staff) on a variety of matters including service availability, application procedures, resident rights, health/safety/fitness, issues relating to aging etc.
• Coordinates counseling, occasional visits from a nurse, preventative health screening/wellness and legal advocacy.

Skills/Abilities: Good communication, comprehension and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and resident software data systems (AASC online, Care Guide, RealPage, OneSite, or similar related systems, etc) Qualifications: Education: Minimum degree in social work, psychology or gerontology preferred. Experience: Two or more years of experience in a social service delivery with elderly and/or family population. 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. To expedite your interest, please visit www.pvm.org, and complete an application (include compensation expectations).