Elder Case Manager​/ROSS Coordinator

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Regular Full Time Worcester, MA, US

Salary Range: $26.50 To $28.00 Hourly

At the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA), our mission is to enhance the Worcester community by creating and sustaining decent, safe, and affordable housing that champions stability and self-sufficiency for our residents. As the second largest housing authority in New England, widely recognized for our innovative and progressive programs, we’re not just providing housing – we’re building futures. We’re looking for candidates who are mission-focused, goal-driven, and passionate.

The WHA is committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community both inside and outside of the workplace. Representation is important; our clients come from all walks of life and, not unintentionally, so do our staff. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger.

The ROSS Elder Coordinator (Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency) assesses the supportive service needs of eligible, elderly/disabled residents, helping to improve quality of life, and enabling residents to age-in-place. The ROSS Elder Coordinator is a social service position responsible for developing and implementing programs and services for residents; connecting residents with needed resources, working with existing partners, and establishing new partnerships to leverage additional resources and opportunities for elder/disabled residents to thrive.

The position provides direct services to residents including coordination of social events, life skills classes, as well as educational and computer workshops. This is a full-time, fully benefited, onsite (not remote) position located in Worcester, MA. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. located in Worcester, MA. Driving to various sites is required, so the position requires a valid, insurable driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position is required, with or without accommodation. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly preferred.

• Conducts outreach to residents to inform them of the program and available services.
• Recruits and enrolls program participants.
• Works with program participants to develop individual service plans, identifying needs and defining clear and measurable goals.
• Coordinates referrals to and/or provides onsite support services for participants, including assisting participants in completing necessary applications and enrollment forms.
• Meets with clients in person, by phone, and in writing, and monitors progress of program participants.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive network of community resources and supportive services for elder participants by building relationships with community service providers.
• Creates and maintains a directory of available service resources.
• Arranges education sessions on topics such as tenant rights and responsibilities; elder abuse; aging-in-place and maintaining independent living.
• Acts as a liaison between participants and providers.
• Collects and tracks metrics and data related to program and reports on that data as requested, reviewing for adequacy and effectiveness.
• Assesses participants and maintains electronic records for each program participant within the WHA electronic record database, documenting and submitting case notes accurately and timely.
• Meets objectives specified in the ROSS Grant, or as requested by the WHA, as well as the grant‑specific year HUD Logic Model service goals.
• Performs similar job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in human services, or case management of low‑income persons.
• Knowledge of localsocial service agencies focusing on assistance to low‑income/at‑risk elders.
• Ability…