Job Details

La Veranda - Los Angeles, CA

Casa Dominguez - East Rancho Dominguez, CA

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Up to 50%

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

About Abode Communities

Abode Communities is a nonprofit social enterprise that has been rooted in community development throughout the State of California since 1968. As an affordable housing developer and architect, our work fosters a culture of housing inclusion by integrating families and individuals with neighborhoods so communities at-large can thrive.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the SVP of Resident Services and/or the Resident Services Program Supervisor, the Resident Services Coordinator will coordinate and oversee community development activities under the Beyond Homes key initiatives: Adult Capacity Building, Housing Retention, Healthy Living, Green Living, Community Engagement, and case management services to residentsas needed at affordable housing developments located throughout Los Angeles. Beyond Homes Resident Services program serves various populations including Seniors, TAY, Families, Survivors of Domestic Violence, Formerly Homeless, and individuals with disabilities. The RSC will ensure ongoing access to resources for residents, intervene when individuals are at risk of losing their housing, and provide avenues to social service agencies. The RSC works to engage residents with each other and their greater communities, promoting wellness and reducing isolation with the goal to increase stability, independence and to promote aging in place for senior citizens. At family sites, the RSC is responsible for oversight of youth programs including out-of-school time programs that focus on social and emotional learning (SEL). The RSC is responsible for tracking programs and referrals through daily attendance, referral notes, case notes, and Family Metrics database. Any RSC working with special needs residents or formerly homeless population is required to work in collaboration with service providers to ensure best practices in permanent supportive housing are offered. Specialized training will be provided.

Community Development Initiatives

Build community and trust among residents.
Assess the needs of residents and recommend specific service plans, provide service referrals and linkages as needed.
Meet with residents in 1:1 and provide light case management services upon request.
Develop a comprehensive resource directory with relevant local, accessible resources.
Provide linkages to food resources, low or no cost transportation and donations
Provide social, educational and recreational programs through collaborations with volunteer, local non-profit, governmental, or community resources.
Develop programming and coordinate workshops relevant to resident needs including wellness, life skills, fiscal responsibility, mental health, social well-being, technology and community building, career readiness, education readiness, housing retention, and youth programs focused on academic and social and emotional learning (SEL).
Establish collaborative working relationship with Property Manager to facilitate open and on-going communication regarding resident activities, resident meetings, special events, resident questions and concerns.
Serve as resident advocate while teaching residents to advocate for themselves
Provide supervision and oversight to program leader staff and third-party service providers

Data and Reporting

Provide regular documentation and tracking of all program activities via program database Family Metrics
Conduct annual resident satisfaction surveys to ensure quality of service and relevant services based on needs and requests
Maintain resident files in compliance with regulatory requirements
Prepare quarterly and annual report of outputs and outcomes to measure impact for each site RSC is assigned
Special projects as designated by SVP, Resident Services or designee

Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and two years related experience in social work, human services case management, and/or related field required.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective, cooperative-working relationships with community-based organizations, public and private organizations
Ability to organize and oversee meetings, activities and events and have an ability to effectively network in the community.
Preferred experience working with formerly homeless individuals, families and seniors.
Preferred training in Trauma Informed Care best practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred bilingual literacy in English and Spanish.
Exceptional public speaking abilities and facilitation skills.
Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Intermediate computer skills with programs such as Excel, Microsoft Word, E-mail and the Internet.
Ability to travel within Abode Communities’ service area

Additional information

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability insurance, 401K plan, vacation and sick leave benefits.

Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Abode Communities embraces equal opportunity and diversity is a core value. We define diversity as “Fostering an organizational culture of inclusion, where different experiences and perspectives of those we serve and those with whom we work are respected and valued.” Abode Communities fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from diverse candidate pools. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.

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