Social Services Coordinator in Mount Laurel, New Jersey at Fair Share Housing Development, Inc

Responsibilities:

• Fully understands, articulates, and represents in professional practice the mission and philosophy of Fair Share Housing Development Inc. (FSHD).
• Supervise all activities related to Social Services at the FSHD housing developments.
• Schedule and conduct event-based social service assessments with residents to assess their health, cognition, functional capabilities, strengths, and psychosocial needs.
• Case manager duties in nature include; but are not limited to maintaining a caseload when necessary
• Coordinate and/or facilitate workshops, seminars, and community events for residents and staff.
• Coordinates in-home and health promotion services related to residents’ ability to live independently.
• Routinely work with community agencies to coordinate care and services for residents.
• Refers residents to appropriate health or wellness programs when needed; interprets information and policy changes that may affect them.
• Assist supervisor with writing grant proposals or applying for other funding opportunities.
• Utilize social services database and other computer programs or applications to maintain timely documentation and/or data collection of all services provided to residents consistent with NASW guidelines.
• Design/update/disseminate monthly health & wellness calendar and/or e-newsletter.
• Attends and participates in social service department meetings; provides input for short and long-term program development.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of social work interventions by participating in program evaluation & outcomes measurement.
• Develops homework help/afterschool programs for children residing on the property.
• Other duties & special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Knowledge of community-based resources.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Experience in crisis intervention, counseling or program development.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in developing community programs for economically disadvantaged populations.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in work assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.