Our Mission
CCHÂ builds and manages quality, affordable housing in caring communities.
Vision
To transform communities by fostering human dignity, mutual respect, personal independence, and supportive environments
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Our Values
Sustainability – Maintaining our own organizational health and viability and maintaining sustainable communities for our residents
Integrity – Striving for reliability and honesty in all that we do and say
Independence – Empowering people to age in place with dignity
CCH Beliefs
We are more than a home for residents. We are more than a job for employees.
Job Summary
A Social Services Coordinator to help senior citizens maintain their independence and the dignity to age in place within the community. The Social Services Coordinator supports our senior residents by answering questions, addressing concerns and assisting with linkages to basic needs such as meals, housekeeping, transportation, personal services, financial assistance, counseling and other social supports.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to caring and positive working and living environments for all employees and residents
- Build rapport with residents while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries to help them age in place successfully.
- Support resident autonomy and dignity through the identification, linkage and/or provision of services that help individuals live as safely, independently, and comfortably as possible.
- Identify resident needs and preferences through an assessment process ensuring 95% of residents have been contacted for assessment or reassessment in the last 12 months.Â
- Identify, develop and facilitate/attend 90% of resident activities per month.
- Facilitate or arrange resident support groups which help residents to process feelings and develop new relationships in the community.
- Assist residents with acquiring In Home Support Services where appropriate and available.
- Help residents adhere to a care plan and address behaviors that negatively impact community living, including conflict resolution between residents or resident and staff. When appropriate, communicate with family members.
- Within parameters of HUD and other regulatory requirements, advocate for individual residents without compromising their privacy or the rights of others.
- Model and promote courteous, respectful, and non-confrontational communication skills.
- Educate peers and others about the special needs of the resident population.
- Other duties as assigned
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Reporting + Organizational Relationships
This position will report directly to the Director of Resident Services and does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Compensation & Classification
CCH is committed to paying competitive wages. The salary range for this position is $24.04 - $28.56 in California and $20.96 - $26.62 outside of California. Based on CCH’s compensation philosophy, the majority of new hires are brought in at the minimum of the salary range. CCH has a competitive benefits package with health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 8% of an employer contribution for retirement, and more. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position is allocated between two properties located at Via Pacifica Gardens, located at 1860 Via Pacifica, Aptos, CA 95003 and Arbor Cove Senior Commons located at 84 Blackburn Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Typically, the role requires 24 hours/weekly at Via Pacifica Gardens and 16 hours/weekly at Arbor Cove Senior Commons.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should express your interest in working at CCH and your qualifications. We encourage you to list your LinkedIn profile on your application
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Physical Demands
Physical demands include continual sitting, typing, and repetitive computer use for up to 8 hours a day. The position also requires frequent communication with others, including hearing and speaking clearly with individuals and groups, in person and via phone and video calls. These demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CCH is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. We encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants who are disabled may participate in the application process. If you are seeking accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.