Housing Specialist- Kingston, Carver, Duxbury

Old Colony YMCA; Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Generous paid time off

401K plan

Company paid LTD and life insurance

Job summary

OCES is expanding to better serve the South Shore, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth and surrounding towns. We are seeking a collaborative, mission-driven coordinator to connect residents with essential information and services.

The role emphasizes team leadership, care conferences, and program planning to maintain active, engaged communities for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the human services field, preferably with the elder population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing consumer and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Review residents' needs to link community programs and services.
• Serve as a 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible. 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.

What You'll Do

• Review the needs of residents to link the community programs and services
• Serve as a 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
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bilingual a plus; Haitian Creole or Cape Verde Creole is preferred

What You'll Get

• The 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; hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).
• Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity.