Housing Specialist

Old Colony Elder Services•Brockton, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

OCES is growing and expanding its services to 11 more towns on the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, and Weymouth. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. Our mission is to promote healthy, safe living, allowing consumers to stay active and engaged in their lives and communities. We are seeking a Housing Specialist to join our Housing team, working within the community to provide services and support to residents on-site.

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 a plus; Haitian Creole or Cape Verde Creole is preferred for one location

Nice To Haves

Passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
Adaptability to be able to change as the needs of consumers and/or programs change

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.