Library Services Coordinator jobs in Gilbert, AZ

Silvercrest Senior Residences serve to fill a critical need for housing for low-income seniors. Residents pay only thirty percent of their income for housing, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pays the difference. These apartment-style communities range in size from 22 to 257 units. The units are equipped with a private kitchen and comfortable living quarters, which encourage independent living.

Job: Service Coordinator

Status: Part-Time

Location: Mesa Silvercrest in Mesa, AZ.

Unit Size: 82

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the day-to-day identification of human service needs of residents of a Salvation Army Silvercrest housing facility, specifically related to issues of aging in place.
• Identifies needs and develops service plans.
• Identifies available services in the community and works to make them available to the building, either on-site or through individual referrals to services.
• Educates residents and other staff in service provision and issues of aging in place.
• Assists the Manager in issues related to resident independence.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communications (preferred)
Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations (preferred)
Knowledge of or willingness and ability to learn general HUD program requirements for 202s and PRACs. (preferred)
Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly, knowledge of entitlement programs for the elderly (preferred)
Understanding of legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination (preferred)
Demonstrated working knowledge of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues (preferred)
2 years: Bachelor's Degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, in addition to a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred. (required)