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2 Life Communities Care Coordinator - English in Brookline, Massachusetts
2Life Communities owns and operates over 1,300 units of affordable rental housing located within six campuses in metropolitan Boston. With another 210 apartments under construction and more in planning, we expect to add another 600-700 units within the next several years as we complete projects in active planning and construction phases. Provide residents and their families with support to access social services, assist in resolving tenancy problems, and follow up on resident issues. Provide individual residents and their families with support to access social services, assists in resolving tenancy problems, and follows up on resident issues. Participate in resident assessments to identify psychological, cognitive, and physical capabilities. Facilitate discharge planning for residents leaving hospital or rehab prior to returning to their residence. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS o Participate in Housing and Health Care Integration Initiatives o Educate, assist, and advise residents of available services and resources o Advocate for adequate, timely, and cost-effective provision of services ? Work with residents to resolve conflicts and engage supportive services ? Pursue avenues for additional services through private, local, state, and federal sources ? Document and maintain confidential files of all significant contacts ? Coordinate care across medical providers for residents including discharge planning ? Work in conjunction with Resident Services Director ? Assist and support Group Services Coordinator with resident programs KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ? Masters or Baccalaureate Degree, with a concentration in Social Work, Gerontology, or other related fields. MSW/LCSW preferred ? Resident Services Coordinator Certification or willingness to attain this within the first year of employment ? Experience working with older adults in senior living or human services organizations preferred ? High level of computer literacy, including interface with visual and audio equipment ? Collaborative work style; ability to work independently and as part of a team