Social Service Coordinator- Egg Harbor Twp, NJ at Better Tomorrows – EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey

Better Tomorrows is a mission-focused not for profit organization. We are working to alleviate poverty by providing programs, supportive services, and case management to over 26,000 residents of affordable housing in more than 100 communities across the nation and in Hawaii and the Virgin Islands.

• Manage all facets of programming and service delivery by working collaboratively with community stakeholders, resident association, social service coordinators, and/or the on-site community manager
• Facilitate/implement the following programs, activities and social services for senior citizens and people with disabilities, utilizing community resources and agencies:
• Implement appropriate health and wellness programs and other educational programs to promote physical and mental health, and generate a sense of well-being
• Food banks and financial literacy to promote economic stability and self sufficiency
• Assist with case management needs to enable the seniors to age in place and provide assistance with people with disabilities
• Implement neighborhood watch and other programming focused on building safe communities
• Implement community wide socialization events, to build a positive, strong community
• Facilitate educational programs for senior residents utilizing community resources and agencies- including planning and teaching curriculum
• Create service goals and plans with residents and support residents to achieve those goals while monitoring progress.
• Develop and utilize resource files for making referrals for residents in need of specific services. To provide follow-up when referrals are made.
• Daily use of the Better Tomorrows data system to track case management progress, demographic information, and program outcomes.
• Publish monthly community newsletter and calendar.
• Provide technical assistance to resident associations.
• Limited Fund development to supplement programs through grants, donations and partnerships.
• Provide great customer service to our partner property management company including assisting with helping residents comply with lease requirements.
• Engage volunteers and community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and other computer software database programs.
• Perform other duties as requested
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years work experience in Social Service Delivery
• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field is preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal skills
• Organized, reliable and flexible
• Prior knowledge of affordable housing and area social service resources
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Apps and other software programs
• Able to work 9-5, Monday-Friday with some occasional flexibility
• Ability to safely lift 25 pounds