Location: Tarentum and Lower Burrell areas; some local travel required
Schedule: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 - 4:00 pm
Summary of Job Duties: The Service Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination of services and outreach to seniors in the two housing buildings that Community LIFE serves in the Tarentum/New Kensington area. This individual will establish links and build relationships with agencies and service providers that will help enhance the quality of life for the residents. Additionally, this person will serve as a liaison, when necessary, between the property management team and the resident to offer referral support.
Required Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, gerontology, sociology), plus a minimum of 1 year of experience; or a minimum of 3 years of documented, successful experience in community outreach activities.
Required Skills:
- Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.
- Ability to form positive interpersonal relations in dealing with a wide range of staff as well as external contacts.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated familiarity of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues.
- Must be flexible in dealing with others.
- Supports the Marketing team as needed.
- Works with internal and external service providers.
- Knowledge of eligibility and application requirements for entitlement programs for the elderly.
- Local travel within parts of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties.
- Must be able to work with a high level of autonomy.
- Computer literacy including ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Required Certifications/Licensing: Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
Benefits:
Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 4 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!
About us:
Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
