Service Coordinator
St. Paul's Home, a 53 unit apartment complex in South Minneapolis, is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Service Coordinator to connect residents with essential services and foster a supportive community! In this role, you will assist residents in accessing social services, organize educational events, and facilitate resident engagement. Ideal candidates have a background in social work, psychology, or counseling, with strong advocacy and problem-solving skills. If you're passionate about enhancing independence and well-being, apply today!
This position is 20 hours a week. Hours are flexible! Pay: $24 / hour
Address: 2735 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Responsibilities:
- Provides general service management which includes intake, education (services available and application procedures) and referral of residents to service providers in the general community. These social services may include meals-on-wheels, transportation, home health aides, homemakers, financial assistance, counseling, preventative health screening, and other needed services.
- Updates and maintains a Resource Directory. This directory includes a listing of state and/or local service providers that residents can contact for assistance (e.g. services to families, children, individuals who are elderly, persons with disabilities, emergency assistance). In many cases, State and local governments can also provide a listing of the non-profit agencies with which they contract for services.
- Sponsors educational events which may include subject relating to health care, agency support, life skills, referral sources, etc.
- Facilitates the formation of resident meetings within the property if the residents are interested. The formation of these groups assists the residents in planning social events, organizing activities and discussing daily life issues.
- 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.
- Serves as a liaison to community agencies, networks with community providers and seeks out new services available to the residents.
- Assists the residents in building informal support networks with other residents, family and friends.
- A Bachelor of Social Work or degree in Psychology or Counseling is preferable. Supervisory experience may be necessary in some situations.
- Two to three years experience in social service delivery with elderly and/or family populations.
- 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 they serve.
About Us:
St. Paul’s Home is a part of Cassia a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.
At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer. I AM Cassia... Are You?
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.stpaulcampus.org/
Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.