Part-Time Social Services Coordinator

Part-Time, In-Person

Princeton Community Housing (PCH) in Princeton, NJ is seeking an enthusiastic, part- time (25 hours/week) Social Services Coordinator to join the dedicated teams at Elm  Court  (EC)  and  Harriet  Bryan  House  (HBH),  two welcoming  affordable  rental  communities  for  residents  aged  62  and  older,  located  on  6  beautifully landscaped acres in Princeton, NJ.  EC and HBH feature 88 and 66 rental apartments respectively, along with many indoor and outdoor amenities for residents, including generous meeting rooms, a library, and a community garden, as well as various activities and supportive programming.

PCH is a not-for-profit organization established in 1967 that develops and manages welcoming and quality affordable rental apartments in Princeton, NJ, and provides all residents with access to a wide array of supportive community resources. PCH staff persons are diverse, caring, and passionate about helping people, but are also enthusiastic about professional growth and maintaining a work/life balance. PCH is an excellent place to work if you want to help make a difference in people’s lives. PCH offers an excellent benefits package, including a competitive salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

Reporting to the Social Services Manager, the Coordinator works with the Social Services Manager, Property Managers, and other PCH staff to help improve the quality of life for residents – the “PCH Difference” – by increasing residents’ access to services and by facilitating their participation in programs that enhance their physical, social, and mental well-being. The Coordinator assesses, recommends, and/or resolves resident issues impacting residents’ personal life, health, and well-being, and refers residents to suitable community services and resources as appropriate.

Qualifications

· Provide general assistance and advocacy related to supportive and social services to all residents; provide up-to-date information and clarification regarding programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, entitlements, and formal supportive and social services.

· Refer and link residents to supportive services available in and provided by trusted partners/resources in the general community. Such services may include, but are not limited to, case management, personal assistance, homemaker services, meals on-wheels, transportation, counseling, visiting nurse, preventive health screening/wellness training, and legal advocacy.

· Work cooperatively with residents and their families or case workers (as applicable) when planning social services support.

· Organize enrichment opportunities and activities for residents. Promote a positive social climate that fosters residents’ psychosocial well-being by developing, implementing, and monitoring educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for resident participation.

· Empower residents to meet their own needs through education, training, and accessing services for themselves.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your unique qualifications for the position and a detailed resume to the attention of Edward Truscelli via email:  edward@pchhomes.org.  Please, no phone calls or office visits.