Housing Specialist (Plymouth)

OCES is expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, and others. We support older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services, promoting healthy, safe living to help them stay active and engaged in their communities.

About the role

We are seeking a Housing Specialist who enjoys working in the community to collaborate with our Housing team, ensuring services and support to residents on-site.

Responsibilities

• Review the needs of residents to link to community programs and services, improving quality of life and general well-being.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the LHA, site tenant association(s), OCES' Care Manager, and other community providers.
• Serve as the Multi-disciplinary Assessment Team Leader and meet with the team regularly to assure coordination of services for residents.
• Manage the provision of emergency and one-time only service(s) for residents as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison between LHA and OCES.
• Participate and/or facilitate care conferences with residents, family, and other participants to educate about service needs, provide and solicit advice about specific resident issues and resources, and resolve conflicts.
• Complete required reports for OCES, HA, and other funding sources as needed.
• Develop and implement outreach/marketing plans.
• Plan and coordinate structured social, educational, and recreational programs.
• Prepare and distribute a periodic newsletter to keep residents informed of planned activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in the human services field, preferably with the elder population.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (preferred).
• Current Social Work License (preferred).
• Bilingual ability is a plus; Haitian Creole or Cape Verde Creole is preferred for one location.

Skills

• Passion for helping others and desire to make a difference.
• Adaptability to changing needs of consumers and/or programs.

Benefits

• Health benefits available on day 1.
• Generous paid time off policies.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance.
• 401K plan.

Schedule

• 35-hour work week with some flexibility.
• Standard Monday–Friday workweek.

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).