Job Information
People Inc. SERVICE COORDINATOR in BUFFALO, New York
Description
Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00-$21.50
The Service Coordinator will provide general case management and referral services and link ESSHI qualifying tenants within the project to supportive services or medical services provided by public agencies or private practitioners within the general community. The service coordinator will assess service needs, determine the eligibility for public services, and coordinate the delivery of service with the appropriate state and local agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES:
Provides linkage and referral to services for ESSHI qualifying tenants.
Coordinate appropriate benefits, entitlements and services.
Provides evaluation of health needs, psychological and social needs and link to needed services.
Provide formal case management with assessment and development of an individualized service plan with periodic re-assessment, monitoring, discharge and arranging for services.
Maintains an up to date knowledge of senior issues including state entitlement programs, changes/revisions regarding Case Management and other appropriate community programs.
Participates in case conferences/service plan meetings at a minimum of 4 times a year and specific training programs/services with public and private agencies.
Provides information and assistance to tenants and participates in tenant move outs as needed.
Annual Training is required in the areas of aging process, elder care, disability services, federal/state entitlement programs, legal and liability issues, drug and alcohol use and abuse by the elderly and mental health issues.
Maintains confidentiality and process, maintains and utilizes potentially sensitive information in accordance with agency and departmental policies.
Provide representation for benefit eligibility interviews – ie. Medicaid, Food Stamps, Medicare, Social Security etc.
Responsible for oversight of students, volunteers, aides or other individuals as assigned
Provide eviction prevention activities.
Conduct bi-annual surveys to assess resident needs and interests.
Provide Information on site 12 times a year from community agencies/members including but not limited to budgeting, legal, credit counseling, tax preparation, etc.
Advocate on behalf of tenant and family.
Educate tenants, families, and staff on available Community Resources.
Acts as a liaison between community agencies, tenants and families
Provides on-going monitoring of service delivery
Completes all required documentation including all tenant related services provided.
Provides crisis management in services as needed.
Compile and maintains resource materials.
Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with a preference to a background in gerontology, psychology or counseling.
Service Coordinator/Case Manager experience with senior population preferred.
Working knowledge of aging process and awareness of community services and programs preferred
Ability to organize, plan and manage caseloads
Must have sound judgment, flexibility, dependability and good writing skills
NYS Drivers License that meets agency policy
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLILITES:
Responsible for oversight of students, volunteers, residential aide or other individuals as assigned.
Why People Inc.?
When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving outstanding benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurances, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives, on-demand pay access and more), consistent schedules and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is the regions most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one-on-one with people who have disabilities and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes someone who’s dedicated, caring and compassionate – that’s how we treat our employees.
