SUMMARY

ShelterCare's Medical Recuperation (SMR) program of Eugene, OR is seeking to hire a full-time Service Coordinator to work with individuals with high level chronic or acute medical needs who are referred to the 30-day Medical Recuperation Program. ShelterCare Medical Recuperation is a facility that provides safe, emergency shelter for people who are homeless and recently have been discharged from the hospital after an acute medical episode, yet still require limited care. During their 30-day, post-hospital recuperation, individuals can focus on their health needs while our community health workers help them create sustainable connections to community resources and medical providers.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Service Coordinator earns a competitive wage of $16.56 - $20.89/hr, depending on experience. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Our employees enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and free life insurance; 11 paid holidays a year; generous PTO accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period* and increasing each year of employment; a pet-friendly environment; paid time volunteering for other organizations; employee assistance program; SEP-IRA employer contribution after 2 years of employment; and 40 hours of paid parental leave. If you have experience in serving the homeless population and want to pursue a rewarding career as a Service Coordinator, apply today!

• PTO accrual is prorated for employees working less than 40 hours a week.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SERVICE COORDINATOR

As a Service Coordinator, you will help participants identify health improvement goals, develop plans for achieving those goals, and support individuals as they navigate care systems. Documentation and data collection are critical to the success of this program. The Service Coordinator will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinate care management along with case management within the team. You will participate in screening assessments with individuals referred to the program and help participants develop health management plans and goals once they arrive.

The Service Coordinator will also coach participants in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care. You will assist participants in understanding care plans and instructions, and facilitate communication and coordination between providers. You will also help participants to utilize resources, schedule appointments, complete application paperwork, and access health-related services including obtaining a medical home and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care.

As a Service Coordinator, you'll love being able to make a difference in the lives of those you serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Two years experience providing services to people experiencing homelessness or are medically fragile.

• Awareness and understanding of the issues facing low-income people in the community and has an ability to work with consumers toward developing appropriate independence and increased self-sufficiency
• Ability to drive agency vehicles
• Ability to successfully pass a DHS background check

Preferred

• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.

WORK SCHEDULE

The schedule for this hourly position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you have experience in social work and addressing homelessness and would like to make a difference as a Service Coordinator, please fill out our initial short, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT SHELTERCARE

ShelterCare is a social services agency that is directed by a board of community volunteers. We have multiple programs in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer a range of housing solutions combined with wraparound services for families and community members who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness. This includes adults who are homeless, have been homeless in the past, have a serious mental illness, or a combination of these. Because of the variety of services we offer, we are able to help many people in our community.

Our team values collaboration, person-centered approaches, agility and flexibility, integrity and care, and diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of our agency, striving to be the best we can at serving our clients and supporting each other. Here at ShelterCare, every employee has a voice. In addition to making a difference for the vulnerable populations we serve, we offer a fun, positive company culture and opportunities for growth and development.