Resident Services Coordinator

Barkan Management Company, Inc.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barkan Management Company, Inc. is seeking a Resident Services Coordinator to assist residents in accessing services, develop aging-in-place programs, and coordinate community activities within our properties.

The role requires experience in social services for elderly or disabled populations, solid advocacy and organizational skills, and the ability to work with community agencies and HUD programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred in social work, psychology or counseling.
• At least two years of social service delivery experience with elderly or disabled populations.
• Knowledge of supportive services and how to access needed resources.
• Ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve and deliver results for residents.
• Experience with aging-in-place programs and community linkages.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and services to promote successful aging in place for residents.
• Assist tenants in identifying services and benefits to maintain independence.
• Link residents to community agencies for entitlement services and funding.
• Coordinate resident services and educational events for the community.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual activity reports for HUD compliance.

Skills

Advocacy

Organizing

Problem solving

Resident engagement

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or psychology/counseling degree

Tools

AASC software

Job description

Come join our growing team! If you are looking for a rewarding role with opportunities for growth at a company that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork, look no further! Barkan Management Company is a leading property management firm serving over 200 residential communities across 8 states, with regional offices in Boston and Washington D.C. Founded in 1964, we have over 50 years of experience in real estate, specializing in community association and multi-family management, encompassing market rate and affordable housing. Our team of over 800 talented professionals shares a commitment to delivering unparalleled service, maintaining the highest quality standards, and exceeding client expectations. Join us as we continue to redefine the standards of excellence in property management!

The qualifications for the Resident Services Coordinator are as follows:

• A Bachelor of Social Work or degree in Psychology or Counseling is preferred.
• At least two years' experience in social service delivery with an elderly and/or disabled population.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and various resources that will be required to perform the duties of an RSC successfully.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and provide results for the residents you will be serving. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Have knowledge of aging process and apply understanding to the development of programs and services to enhance successful aging in place for the resident community.
• Use professional skills to access and respond to changing psychological, physical and social needs of the resident population.
• Utilize American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) software as well as other industry specific software as needed.
• Provide a receptive environment which encourages trusting relationships and the opportunity for resident confidentiality when appropriate.
• Use clinical and organizational skills to balance increasing resident needs with available community resources.
• Assist tenants to identify services and benefits needed to maintain independence, and facilitate accessing those services.
• Develop relationships and maintain linkages with community agencies to enhance responsiveness to resident needs as well as to be aware of developments in community services.
• Link residents with existing services provided by social service agencies to access entitlement services and funding resources.
• Sponsor educational events which may include subjects relating to health care, agency support, life skills, referral sources, etc.
• Coordinate resident services as necessary.
• Work with residents to develop new community oriented activities and social programs.
• Work with residents and families when transitioning to a nursing home is under consideration or becomes necessary.
• Work with management staff to assist with problems identified through unit inspections, recertification or other encounters.
• Assist management staff in the resolution of tenant disputes or when situations of unusual tenant behavior occur.
• Provide weekly, monthly and annual activity reports to comply with Barkan Management Company, Inc. and HUD monitoring requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with residents, unless reason to believe resident is being abused or neglected or is at risk.
• Maintain a file for all tenants accessing supportive services, including releases of information and progress notes.
• Assist with any other such assigned duties per the request of the Property Manager.
• Attend various trainings as required by Barkan Management Company, Inc. and HUD. The Barkan Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.