Resident Services Coordinator

Boulder Housing Partners • Boulder, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Services team fosters healthy and thriving communities and promotes opportunity for residents through a combination of strategic programming and community partnerships. Resident Services focuses on housing stability, education, economic development and mobility, health and wellness, and population-specific services (seniors, people with disabilities, older adults exiting homelessness, and families). The Resident Services team provides support to 2,100 households across 40 housing communities. Resident Services promotes well-being, decreases inequities, increases protective factors, and helps all people thrive. Reporting to the Resident Services Manager for Senior Sites, this position is responsible for developing and implementing programs and services programs to support and improve the quality of life for senior residents, people with disabilities, and formerly homeless living in BHP’s housing communities. Responsibilities include assessing individual and community strengths and needs, designing and implementing services to meet resident needs, and providing case management to assist older adults to age in place. The Resident Service Coordinator acts as a liaison between service providers and residents by providing information, referrals, and coordination of community services to assist residents to meeting their needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two or more years’ experience in service coordination and/or human services or equivalent.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to foster positive relationships with community partners.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with individuals with special needs such as people with disabilities, people who have experienced homelessness, and seniors.
• Knowledge of state and federal benefits, such as Medicaid, Medicare supplemental plans, Old Age Pension, Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, etc.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and use of good customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and to assume responsibility for completion of complex workload without close supervision.
• Familiarity with computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Acceptable background information, including criminal history.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree strongly preferred; degree in gerontology, psychobiology, counseling or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve and provide results in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of community building principles and processes.
• Knowledge of mental health.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination to individual residents to help preserve their independence and quality of life. Prioritized areas of service coordination include housing stability, economic development, and health and wellness. Activities include: Conducting needs assessments to identify the social, health, and wellness needs of residents. Developing individual service plans based on assessments. Providing information and assistance with applications for public benefits and entitlements. Providing case management services, including connecting residents to appropriate community resources and services. Working with other BHP staff to review residents' status, consulting with site teams and communicating with service providers and/or family members regarding residents' needs. Assisting property managers with lease and building community issues. Maintaining an annual work plan, monthly program reports, and reports on outcome measures. Coordinating activities for interns or volunteers as assigned.
• Develop, implement, support, and monitor a variety of educational, social services, health and safety, and recreation programs to benefit the residents of the BHP community. This includes: Supporting community organizations to provide effective onsite programming to residents. Assessing residents with program needs in various ways, including informal surveying, needs assessments, and community meetings. Researching and developing strong partnerships with community service providers. Collaborating with BHP’s Activities Coordinator to plan and organize activities to help keep residents active and promote a healthy community. Coordinating, publicizing, and promoting programs. Serving on community planning boards and participating in professional organizations representing BHP when appropriate.
• Promote community building and leadership development with residents. This includes: Conducting individual assessment interviews and community meetings with residents of assigned sites to identify personal and community needs and assets, and to gain resident participation in community problem-solving and on-site programming. Assisting residents to create informal support networks among themselves with family and friends. Encouraging community contributions through volunteer opportunities. Promoting communication with residents and community building at assigned sites through newsletters, written announcements, educational programs, and community meetings.
• Participate in BHP team meetings focusing on investigating and resolving community, maintenance, and resident issues.
• Work with other BHP departments to develop policies and procedures to promote resident cooperation and lease compliance.
• Represent BHP through participation in professional organizations, meetings, and public speaking events.
• Performs related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and excellent customer service.
• Supports BHP’s mission, values, and safety standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision health plans.
• Retirement benefits that include PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Employee wellness program.
• Paid Long term disability
• 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Select Summer Fridays off (if applicable)
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training opportunities, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level