Social Services Coordinator - Affordable Property Management

MMS Group • Baton Rouge, LA

5h

About The Position

Are you an experienced Social Services Coordinator ready to join our fantastic team of professionals? MMS Group is on the hunt for someone like YOU! Our Social Services Coordinators are responsible for providing information and referrals that focus on housing success, crisis intervention, employment, education, and health safety to the residents. This position will assist with program outreach and marking materials and coordinate special events.

MMS Group
is seeking a part-time Social Services Coordinator
for an
84-unit
residential
property located in
Baton Rouge, LA.

3 days a week (8-hour days)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of community organizing or social work
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Knowledge: Human service planning, sexual and domestic violence, and low-income
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work professionally with diverse ethnic and low-income families
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain the confidentiality of tenants
• Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, organize tasks, manage time, and prioritize projects.
• Communication: Excellent listening and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Resident Support: Orient new residents and assist with accessing rent/utility assistance, case management services, and other connections to resources needed to prevent notices and evictions.
• Network: Develop and maintain relationships with agencies working with low-income, elderly and/or disabled individuals. Work closely with local supportive service providers in assisting residents to obtain income through employment, SSI, or SSD.
• Resourceful: Maintain information on relevant referral resources. Produce community resource documents to promote community access.
• Coordinate: plan, organize, and conduct social, educational, artistic, and other community-based activities for residents.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as outlined in the job description.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings: Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Certifications and Licensing: Company-paid certifications and licensing.
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees