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 case management services to families and seniors as needed at two affordable housing developments located in Boyle Heights and Bell Gardens. 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) and summer programs for youth ages 5-17. The RSC is responsible for tracking programs and referrals through daily attendance, referral notes, case notes, and Resident Connect database. 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
- Assess the needs of families and individuals and recommend specific service plans, provide service referrals and linkages.
- Assess the needs of the community and provide resources as such.
- Meet with family members involved in case management services upon request.
- Oversee the maintenance of confidential case files, case notes, attendance sheets, surveys and correspondence through software system.
- Provide supervision and oversight to all program staff and third-party service providers.
- Provide social, educational and recreational programs using volunteer, local non-profit, governmental, or community resources.
- Develop programming and coordinate workshops relevant to resident needs including wellness, life skills, fiscal responsibility, mental health, social well-being, technology and community building
- Attend local coalition meetings comprised of community, service providers and residents in order to represent Abode Communities.
- Establish collaborative working relationship with Property Manager to facilitate open and on-going communication regarding resident activities, meetings, special events, resident questions and concerns.
- In partnership with Property Management, participate in community meetings in an effort to facilitate on-going communication channels for residents.
- Respond to Property Management referrals by following up within 24 hours.
- Serve as resident advocate while teaching residents to advocate for themselves
Data and Reporting
- Provide regular documentation and tracking of all program activities via program database Family Metrics
- Conduct annual resident satisfaction surveys to ensure quality of service and relevant services based on needs and requests
- Maintain resident files in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Prepare quarterly and annual report of outputs and outcomes to measure impact for each site RSC is assigned
- Special projects as designated by SVP, Resident Services or designee
QualificationsRequirements
- 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.
- Preferred experience working with formerly homeless individuals, families and seniors.
- Preferred training in Trauma Informed Care best practices.
- 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
Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, 401K plan, vacation and sick leave benefits.
Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
