Affordable Housing Service Coordinator - Cheboygan

Cheboygan - Affordable Housing Resident Services CoordinatorDo you have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology or Counseling OR five years' experience in social service delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabled? We want to talk with you about this rewarding opportunity!We have a day shift job opportunity working 20 hours per week, as a Service Coordinator for our Cheboygan area affordable housing community. This people-focused individual will connect our residents to the supportive services needed in order for them to continue living safely in this independent setting.The hourly rate for this role is $20.00.Welcome to Samaritas Nation!Samaritasis a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the servicesour faith-based company provides.APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide direction and resources to residents to enhance their independence and safety. Assist residents with determining insurance costs, balancing checkbooks and hiring care providers2. Assess residents' ability to safely maintain independence and recommend services as needed3. Provide information to residents and their designee regarding available resources and access procedures4. Assist elderly or disabled community clients with application requirements, linking them with services to remain independent and advocate on their behalf5. Coordinate and implement wellness education and enrichment programs to educate and support healthy lifestyles of residents6. Establish and maintain resident files, maintain contact notes, implement service management plan and other required documentation to monitor progress and comply with program requirements7. Collect and establish a community resource directory of providers for use by staff and residents8. Assist with implementation of volunteer support programs9. Collaborate with management in resolving resident disputesJob Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/CertificationBachelors Degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology or Counseling OR five years' experience in social service delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabledExperience Three years' experience in social service delivery with senior citizens and non-elderly disabled preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administrative policies and current industry developmentsKnowledge or training related to the aging process, elderly or disability services with ability to apply principles to solve practical problems and deal with variablesAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepares business letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and dictionAbility to perform basic arithmetic calculationsAbility to work with and demonstrate compassion with vulnerable elderly personsAbility to communicate effectively and collaboratively to representatives of HUD and other federal, state and local community assistance organizationsFamiliarity with various local community resourcesDemonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve and provide results for residents servedAbility to effectively represent program and center through public speaking to community and referral agencies/groupsAbility to effectively utilize word processing software and American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) Online SoftwareAdditional Work Requirements Ability to work a flexible work scheduleStatewide travel for training is required#HUD #affordablehousing #socialwork

Created: 2025-10-27