Resident Services Coordinator - Part Time

SHP Management Corp•New Britain, CT

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About The Position

SHP Management, a leader in the affordable housing market, has an immediate opening for a Part Time 20 hour/week Resident Services Coordinator to join our team to service our elder/disabled site located in New Britain, CT. This is a 20-hour week grant funded position. The Resident Services Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the non-sheltered needs of the resident population. Effective service provision is encouraged through cooperation within the management team to enhance the residents’ ability to live independently and safely in their community. Resident Services Coordinator is directly supervised by the Regional Resident Services Coordinator for that region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
2 to 5 years’ experience required
Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office required
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her action
Trait of being dependable and trustworthy
Ability to utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledge of community support resources, the eligibility for accessing these services and the delivery methods.
Ability to empower residents to make personal decisions, increase self-esteem and maximize independence.
Ability to provide advocacy for the resident population.
Ability to collaborate with on-site staff, state, federal and community agencies.
Ability to establish trust, to listen and to assist residents in defining their problems and identifying possible resources and solutions.
Possess organizational and time management skills and flexibility.
Provide mediation and conflict resolution to assist residents in resolving complaints
Serve as a liaison between residents and management.
Coordinate and implement programs of social, medical, psychological, and rehabilitative services.
Improve the quality of life within the development.
Establish appropriate on-site educational and wellness programs.
Provide direct interventions and crisis interventions to residents.
Develop effective working relationships with federal, state and local community agencies and service providers.
Provide support and referrals to local, state, and federal agencies and service providers.
Maintain documentation of interventions, services, and communication in a confidential manner.
Complete and submit necessary HUD reports and other documentation as required.