Housing Specialist Old Colony Elder Services - 3.3 Brockton, MA Job Details Full-time From $26.80 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Benefits from day one Qualifications Resident conversation engagement Social Work License Bachelor's degree in social work Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Marketing strategy development Working with seniors Newsletter content drafting Overseeing care coordination Haitian Creole Bachelor's degree Older adults Compliance reporting for grants Client referral services Resident rapport building Housing services experience Wellness activities for care recipients Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Newsletters (communication methods) Educational program planning Meeting facilitation Human Services Cape Verdean Creole Social Work Community relationship building Social work care coordination Marketing Coordinating resident events Community outreach case management method Full Job Description OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible. Our mission : Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. We are seeking a Housing Specialist who enjoys working in the community to work with our Housing team to ensure services and support to residents on-site.

What you will do:

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. What you'll bring: Your 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 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 What you'll get: Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek Hybrid work environment (home, office and home visits).

Exceptional benefits:

health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan Apply Today! OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified people to apply!