Family Service Coordinator
Volunteers of America Colorado · Denver, CO · 1 wk ago
OTHR$20.2–$23.05/hrFull-time
About the Role
The Family Service Coordinator is directly responsible for the service provision and housing assistance for the families in the Affordable Housing Portfolio. This program serves a diverse community of families, seniors and people with disabilities living in an affordable housing setting. This position will work in conjunction with the Property Manager at the housing site.
Responsibilities
- Conduct needs-based assessments, community outreach, and provide case management services
- Support housing retention and connection to income resources and/or public benefits
- Serve as an advocate and liaison between residents and providers
- Assist with job placement and educational programs to increase income and life skills
- Attend meetings and training within the community
- Collaborate care with service providers and multi-disciplinary teams
- Coordinate and/or facilitate health, wellness, and educational programs tailored to resident needs to improve resident wellbeing and foster a strong sense of community
- Maintain existing partnerships and establish new partnerships to expand opportunities and resources available to residents
- When applicable, provide engaging programming for youth in the community
Qualifications
- College degree in human services, social work, or 2 years in a closely related field or related experience
- At minimum, one full year working with families
- 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
Service Modalities
- Trauma Informed Care
- Life Skills training
- Fundamentals of SEL (social and emotional learning)
- Motivational Interviewing
Pay
Salary range: $20.20 - $23.05 per hour. Starting pay based on experience.
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- LifeLock with Norton