Housing Services Coordinator

Service Coordinator

Full Time Days

Work at 3 of our Affordable Housing Sites:

North Community Place in Columbus, OH

Oakhurst Place in Delaware, OH

Little Brook Place in Columbus, OH

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Service Coordinator in Columbus, Ohio.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission : Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as the Service Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services?

• Provide general service management including intake, education, documentation and formation of informal support networks and referral of residents to service providers in the general community in relation to issues including but not limited to counseling, Meals-on-Wheels, financial assistance, home health aides, preventative health screening, homemakers and transportation.
• Monitor the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keep case management plans current for residents within assigned HUD facility as required by federal, state, local HUD and LSS regulations and manage the provision of supportive services to residents in assigned HUD facility where appropriate.
• Investigate, develop and execute educational events relating to health care, agency support, life skills and referral sources and develop and distribute resource directories for assigned HUD facility that include listings of state and/or local service providers in relation to issues including but not limited to counseling, Meals-on-Wheels, financial assistance, home health aides, preventative health screening, homemakers and transportation.
• Serve as liaison to general community, community agencies, network with community providers in order to promote assigned facility and seek out new services available to the residents of assigned HUD facility.
• Provide reports and updates to Community Manager regarding resident needs and progress, not including confidential resident issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Service Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services:

• Associate's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, gerontology, or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two to three years experience in social service delivery and case management or equivalent level of education and experience.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

*some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

ABOUT Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing . LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.