DescriptionPosition Summary
Under the supervision of the SVP of Resident Services and/or the Resident Services Program Supervisor, the Resident Services Coordinator will coordinate and oversee community development activities under the Beyond Homes key initiatives: Adult Capacity Building, Housing Retention, Healthy Living, Green Living, Community Engagement, and light case management services to residents as needed at affordable housing developments located in Los Angeles County. Beyond Homes Resident Services program serves various populations including Seniors, TAY, Families, Survivors of Domestic Violence, Formerly Homeless, and individuals with disabilities. The RSC will ensure ongoing access to resources for residents, intervene when individuals are at risk of losing their housing, and provide avenues to social service agencies. The RSC works to engage residents with each other and their greater communities, promoting wellness and reducing isolation with the goal to increase stability, independence and to promote aging in place for senior citizens. At family sites, the RSC is responsible for oversight of youth programs including out-of-school time programs that focus on social and emotional learning (SEL). The RSC is responsible for tracking programs and referrals through daily attendance, referral notes, case notes, and ResidentConnect database. At senior sites, the RSC is responsible for oversight of programs designed to reduce isolation and focus on aging in place. Any RSC working with special needs residents or formerly homeless population is required to work in collaboration with service providers to ensure best practices in permanent supportive housing are offered. Specialized training will be provided.
Community Development Initiatives
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Build community and trust among residents.
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Assess the needs of residents and recommend specific service plans, provide service referrals and linkages as needed.
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Meet with residents in 1:1 and provide light case management services upon request.
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Develop a comprehensive resource directory with relevant local, accessible resources.
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Provide linkages to food resources, low or no cost transportation and donations.
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Provide social, educational and recreational programs through collaborations with volunteer, local non-profit, governmental, or community resources.
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Develop programming and coordinate workshops relevant to resident needs including wellness, life skills, fiscal responsibility, mental health, social well-being, technology and community building, career readiness, education readiness, housing retention, and youth programs focused on academic and social and emotional learning (SEL).
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Establish collaborative working relationship with Property Manager to facilitate open and on-going communication regarding resident activities, resident meetings, special events, resident questions and concerns.
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Serve as resident advocate while teaching residents to advocate for themselves.
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Provide supervision and oversight to program leader staff and third-party service providers
Data and Reporting
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Prepare quarterly and annual report of outputs and outcomes to measure impact for each site RSC is assigned
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Special projects as designated by SVP, Resident Services or designee
QualificationsEquivalent Education, Experiences, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and two years related experience in social work, human services case management, and/or related field required.
- Ability to initiate and maintain effective, cooperative-working relationships with community-based organizations, public and private organizations
- Ability to organize and oversee meetings, activities and events and have an ability to effectively network in the community.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred bilingual literacy in English and Spanish.
- Exceptional public speaking abilities and facilitation skills.
- Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Intermediate computer skills with programs such as Excel, Microsoft Word, E-mail and the Internet.
- Ability to travel within Abode Communities’ service area.
Additional information
This full-time hourly position comes with a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Flex Spending Account, company-paid Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, 401(k) plan with Employer Match.
Our organization is committed to promoting its employees’ work-life balance by offering a 9/80 alternative workweek schedule (9-hour workday Monday-Thursday and every other Friday off) and generous paid time off policies (Vacation starting at 12 days per year, 12 Sick days, 11 Company Paid Holidays).
Equal Opportunity Policy
Abode Communities embraces equal opportunity and diversity is a core value. We define diversity as “Fostering an organizational culture of inclusion, where different experiences and perspectives of those we serve and those with whom we work are respected and valued.” Abode Communities fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from diverse candidate pools. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.
