Social Services Coordinator - Housing

Social Services Coordinator- Housing

Full Time | Day Shift working 8:30 am- 5 pm

Pay between $20.44-22.99/hourbased on experience

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Workfor the 8th year in a row! 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

Requirements for a Social Services Coordinator:

• Education: one of the following required -
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with significant work experience
  • Some college coursework
  • Associate's degree
• 3 years of experience in services for the elderly, disadvantaged or social services in a health care or related setting.
• 5 years of experience in services for the elderly, knowledge of entitlements programs, health care and dementia issues preferred

Responsibilities for a Social Services Coordinator:

• Connect residents and home-based participants with supportive services to promote successful aging in place.
• Assist residents and families with transitions to higher levels of care, coordinating with outside agencies as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive community resource guide.
• Monitor and prioritize support for frail residents through regular contact and post-hospital/therapy follow-up.
• Track and report service outcomes, including monthly and annual reports as required.
• Develop and distribute communication materials (newsletter, website updates, social media, marketing content).
• Serve as liaison to resident groups, families, and community partners.
• Plan and coordinate social, educational, spiritual, and vocational programs to reduce isolation and support resident well-being.
• Maintain a monthly activity calendar and support development of congregate and HCBS programs.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
  • Feel their work has special meaning: this is not "just a job"
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Immediate Pay on-demand access to earned pay!
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.