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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.

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