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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WI Service Coordinator Housing and Urban in WAUSAU, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description LSS of WI & Upper MI is currently seeking a Service Coordinator to serve our tenants in the Tomahawk, WI area! The role is based in Tomahawk and will require travel around the area supporting the needs of residents in the community. The main office is located in Wausau, WI. Our program is designed to promote and support self-sufficiency of individuals residing in properties, facilitating a variety of support services within the residential community. Our role as Service Coordinators is to connect residents with services in the community with the goal of reducing early admission to nursing homes or assisted living programs, promote independence, and help our clients stay independent for as long as possible. This a part-time opportunity at 20 hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Service Coordinator HUD provides information and referrals to community connections to tenants following guidelines, as defined in the HUD Housing Handbook Section 202, who need supportive community services to maintain self-sufficiency. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Provide general informal case management, including intake, and referral services to all tenants needing such assistance when from case management is not available. Assessment of health, psychological and social needs. Development of an individually tailored case plan for services and periodic reassessment of the tenant\'s situation. Establishes linkages with all agencies and service providers in the community: shops around to determine/develop the best \"deals\" in service pricing to assure individualized, flexible and creative services for the involved tenant(s). Sets up a directory of providers for use... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2C3385D6A44545C6