Social Worker-Resident Services Coordinator

at Givens Communities (View all jobs)

Givens Great Laurels - Waynesville

Why Choose Givens? Our team members have diverse backgrounds and experiences but unite with their passion for serving older adults in Western North Carolina. A focus on residents, helping them feel at home and vital to our communities, is what sets our work environment and team members apart.

What you'll get:

$1,000 sign-on bonus (paid out in increments over the first six months)
Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!!)
Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 days of PTO before your 90 days
Referral bonus program
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
Plus so much more!

Givens Great Laurels, an affordable senior housing rental community in Waynesville, is hiring a full-time Resident Services Coordinator with an eagerness to offer guidance and develop meaningful relationships with aging adults. The Resident Services Coordinator will have a unique opportunity to channel their knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience in a meaningful way that directly empowers and impacts the lives of our residents.

What you'll do:

Create, implement, and coordinate supportive services delivery to resident
Determine individual client needs and make appropriate referrals for medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, education, transportation, vocational, socioeconomic, and leisure needs
Conduct regular community assessments to determine service needs of property residents
Market and recruit participants for program and service delivery through the creation of monthly calendars, flyers, newsletter and social media posts
Complete comprehensive Monthly Production reports and ensure timely submission
Actively build and maintain relationships with residents and community partners to ensure Givens Gerber Park resident's access to needed resources and services
Work with the Supportive Services team to address complex resident housing and wellness challenges and implement care navigation plans for successful outcomes. This may include working with the community nurse to address wellness and social needs.
Create on-site programming to empower residents' in achieving self-sufficiency and (may include, but not limited to: support groups, client advocacy, coordinating on-site Manna food program, resident activities, and other activities to decrease isolation and increase opportunities to have ‘fun.’
Work with Management in eviction prevention mediation to resolve issues and retain qualified residents

What you'll need:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or Human Services

Experience working with older adults and good understanding of conditions related to aging, cognitive decline, and mental health issues
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Some knowledge and willingness to learn community resources
Be team focused and possess leadership skills
Show initiative within a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
Multitask while providing exemplary customer service

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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