Enhanced Resident Services Coordinator Job Westfield area,Massachusetts USA,Social Work

About the Role:

Hallkeen Management is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Enhanced Resident Services Coordinator to support residents at General Shepard Apartments an elderly and disabled housing community in Westfield, MA. Working alongside the Property Management team, you will bring a social service perspective to daily operations and connect residents with the support they need to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Description

You will partner with the on-site wellness nurse and other health agencies to provide supportive services and plan and oversee on-site programs such as fall prevention, nutrition, medication management, technology and social-emotional well-being. You will also provide lease education and tenancy support, helping build a healthy community that strengthens connections among residents, management, and the wider Westfield community.

Key Responsibilities Resident Engagement and Support

Welcome new residents and introduce them to existing neighbors. Explain the resident services program and your role in connecting them with local resources.
Conduct intake, orientation, and needs assessments, then develop individualized service plans and support residents in successfully accessing services and benefits.
Build trusting, professional relationships that empower residents to improve their quality of life and maintain independence.

Community Partnerships

Develop and maintain a cooperative network of local agencies.
Serve as liaison between residents and referral agencies and actively seek out new services for residents.
Create and regularly update a Resource Directory of state and local providers, including services for seniors, persons with disabilities, families, and emergency assistance.

Tenancy Preservation And Advocacy

Work with Property Management when a resident is at risk of eviction, offering prompt referrals and support to resolve rent payment issues, behavioral concerns, [hoarding/housekeeping concerns], and other lease violations.

Program Development And Outcomes

Coordinate on-site health and wellness programming with nurses and health partners.
Set annual program targets, track progress, and report outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
Use outcomes data to drive continuous program improvement.
Handle other housing- and resident-related assignments as directed by your supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field plus at least 1 year of experience working with low-income populations; or at least 3 years of experience in Resident Services, Case Management, Community development or Community organizing
Working knowledge of entitlement programs, supportive services, and the local social service system, or a proven ability to develop that knowledge quickly
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and maintain community referral partnerships
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with computers and technology
Ability to establish, track, measure, and report program objectives and results

Preferred Qualifications

Fluency in Russian (spoken and written), to better serve Russian-speaking residents and their families
Degree in social work or social services
Experience in affordable housing programs
Experience with program evaluation
Ability to multitask and stay composed in fast-paced or stressful situations
Strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Benefits

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit.