Service Coordinator

　　Grand Junction, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1501+N.+1st+Street+Grand+Junction+CO+81501)

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　　Description

　　SUMMARY

　　The Service Coordinator is directly responsible for the service provision and housing assistance for the residents in the Affordable Housing Portfolio. This program serves seniors and persons with disabilities located one of the affordable housing sites. Service modalities include Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing. This position will work in conjunction with the Community Administrator at the housing site. Job duties include conducting needs-based assessments, community outreach, providing case management services, supporting housing retention, connection to income resources and/or public benefits, attending meetings/trainings within the community and collaborating care with service providers and multi-disciplinary teams to enable them to live independently and age in place. Responsible for coordinating and/or facilitating health, wellness, and educational programs that are tailored to resident needs in order to improve resident wellbeing and foster a strong sense of community. Maintain existing partners and establish new partnerships with the aim of expanding opportunities and resources available to residents.

　　Requirements

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　· Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a closely related field or related experience.

　　· At minimum, one full year of working with senior citizens and/or people with disabilities.

　　· Willing to obtain first aid, automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications and keep current.

　　· Criminal and civil background checks within 30 days of hire.

　　· Excellent interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.

　　· Proficient in using Windows environment and working with databases.

　　Position Type

　　Full time

　　Position Salary Range:

　　$21.00/hr. - $22.00/hr. (based on experience)

　　Starting Pay:

　　Based on experience

　　Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

　　Paid Holidays

　　Paid Time Off

　　Volunteer/Wellness Day

　　Tuition Assistance

　　Pension and 403b Retirement Plan

　　Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

　　Life Insurance (Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

　　Accident Insurance

　　Long Term Disability

　　Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

　　Employee Discount Program

　　LifeLock with Norton

　　Public Loan Forgiveness

　　Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer

　　POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

　　Salary Description

　　21.00-22.00