Schochet is currently seeking a Resident Services Coordinator.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Seniors and Families in affordable/low-income housing? Can you work one-on-one with our residents to identify needs and coordinate services? Does developing relationships with community partners to bring in programs and resources that educate and engage sound exciting? Do you want to help plan events that build community and promote well-being? We have an incredible job opportunity for YOU!
We are currently accepting resumes for a Resident Services Coordinator for multiple apartment communities of independent living located in North Kingstown and Newport, Rhode Island.
Duties/Skills include but not limited to:
The RSC works as a team alongside the resident services staff, property management team, residents, volunteers and community partners.
Connecting our residents to services is a primary duty of the RSC. This includes intake and referrals to service providers in the general community. Some examples of service topics are home management support, financial assistance, mental health, access to public benefits and food assistance.
As member of the property management team the RSC follows up on referrals from other staff regarding resident issues and concerns. Staff referrals to the RSC are often focused on challenges related to aging in place, support in maintaining housing, conflict resolution, communication, and emergency support.
The RSC establishes onsite wellness programs and events through relationships with community partners and/or utilizing the RSC programming budget. Topics can range from having celebrations that prevent isolation and build community to lectures on health topics and general wellbeing, such as fraud prevention or computer classes.
Team player with a BS in Social Work or related field required. Experience with senior citizens & people with disabilities is required. Must have valid driver’s license and own transportation to travel between properties, attend meetings and conferences when needed. Your schedule will be 3 days in North Kingstown and 2 days in Newport.
Come join our team that offers over 50 years of encouraging growth and employee retention! Schochet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k and more available on your first day. All new employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days per year and many other great perks.
Please submit resume to: [email protected] or fax 617-830-0373. Pre-employment background check & drug test required. EOE
For more information on this position please contact Robin @ 617-398-5144. www.schochet.com