Housing Specialist- Kingston, Carver Duxbury

Old Colony Elder Services, Inc.; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony Elder Services, Inc. in Brockton, MA seeks two housing team professionals to support residents on-site at our new locations. You will help link residents to community programs and coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include leading care conferences, planning social and educational activities, and distributing a resident newsletter. The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and commitment to elder care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the human services field, preferably with the elder population.
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Bilingual a plus; Haitian Creole or Cape Verde Creole is preferred for one location.

Responsibilities

• Review residents' needs and link to community programs and services.
• Serve as the Multi-disciplinary Assessment Team Leader and coordinate care.
• Facilitate care conferences with residents, families and participants.
• Plan and coordinate social, educational, and recreational programs.
• Prepare and distribute a newsletter to keep residents informed.

Skills

Community coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Resident support

Bilingual (Creole) optional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

OUR HOUSING TEAM IS GROWING!

Be a part of this growth and help make a real difference in the lives of our consumers.

OCES is seeking two new (2) dedicated, caring professionals who enjoys working in the community to work with our Housing team to ensure services and support to residents on-site in our new locations.

What you will do:

• Review the needs of residents in order to link to community programs and services.
• Serve as the Multi-disciplinary Assessment Team Leader and meet with the team to assure service coordination.
• Facilitate care conferences with residents, family, and other participants.
• Plan and coordinate social, educational, and recreational programs for residents.
• Prepare and distribute a newsletter to keep residents informed of planned activities.

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
• 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;
• Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

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.