Resident Service Coordinator- Residential Services
JASA · Brooklyn, NY · 2 wk ago
EducationFull-time
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage a caseload of senior tenants, focusing on housing stability, emotional well-being, and social integration.
- Provide monthly in-home assessments to evaluate the social and emotional needs of tenants; monitor risks and update case plans accordingly.
- Aid formerly unhoused tenants with community transitions; ensure all tenants maintain the subsidies and benefits required for permanent housing.
- Develop written case plans, screen for benefit eligibility, and provide advocacy to secure entitlements.
- Offer individual and family guidance to resolve personal or tenancy-related issues.
- Facilitate tenant engagement through group meetings, recreational activities, and the development of informal support networks.
- Refer tenants to legal aid, primary care, mental health services, and volunteer opportunities.
- Consult with supervisors regarding high-risk tenants to prevent evictions and address problematic behavioral patterns.
- Train tenants on their rights and obligations of tenancy, as well as available health and welfare resources.
What You’ll Need
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (BSW preferred) in Sociology, Gerontology, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and electronic case record systems.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate concisely; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Core Values: Ability to understand and appreciate the role of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and individual values in serving a diverse population.