Silvercrest Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army Silvercrest Residence exists to provide clean, safe and comfortable housing to low-income persons, and to do so in an environment that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual residents, but not intrusive of personal privacy.  In concert with the adjacent Corps Community Center, the resident seeks to provide a range of supportive services intended to sustain independent living and to enrich the quality of resident’s lives through opportunities for social fellowship, personal growth, and spiritual nurture.  Each employee of the Silvercrest Management Department is hired to assist in fulfilling the mission either through direct service or support of front line staff.

Silvercrest Management is seeking a part-time Social Service Coordinator at our N. Las Vegas Silvercrest senior residence.  This position will be required to work 18-20 hours per week. 

Job Summary:

*Responsible for the day to day identification of human service needs of residents of a Salvation Army Silvercrest housing facility, specifically related to issues of aging in place. 

*Identifies needs and develops service plans for the building. 

*Identifies available services in the community and works to make them available to the building, either on-site or through individual referrals to services. 

*Educates residents and other staff in service provision and issues of aging in place.  

*Assists the Manager in issues related to resident independence.

 The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 2-4 years experience.  Demonstrated working knowledge of working with the elderly and knowledge of the process and issues of aging, including disability, mental health and abuse issues. Understanding of legal liability issues relating to providing service coordination.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communications. Knowledge of local service agencies and resources for the elderly, knowledge of entitlement programs for the elderly.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in this position, please send your resume to fax # 562-491-8687 or email to: silvercrestrecruiter@usw.salvationarmy.org . LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Please use reference code: NLV-SC09

EOE

Pre-employment background check performed