Bay Cove Human Services is Hiring a Safety Officer - Congregate - Cardinal Medeiros Center Near Boston, MA
Mission Statement:Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.Job Summary:The Congregate Case Manager provides onsite service coordination and activities to tenants of a housing site that serves men and women over the age of 62. This is a non-exempt position.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneEssential Functions of Position:Serve as leader of the multi-disciplinary assessment team (MAT), facilitate screening applicants.Assist residents with translation, or arrange for a translator, in order to facilitate daily activities such as making medical appointments, finance issues, housing, etc.Recruit applicants for congregate housing through community education and outreach.Develop and implement a supportive service plan for each tenant.Coordinate the delivery of supportive services to tenants of congregate housing.Support each tenant in making day-to-day adjustments to congregate housing.Integrate the congregate housing project into the community.Encourage the maintenance of self-reliance and foster the development of mutual support among tenants.Develop and implement a plan to handle emergencies. Participate in on-going evaluation of the congregate housing facility. Develop and implement social activities and programs which promote individual healthand community living.Work collaboratively with the property management companyMaintain HMIS database and assist the housing manager with the annual progress reportQualifications:BA in Social Work or Human Services, or 3-5 years’ experienceMust be able to assess support service needs of elders homeless services Experience coordinating and integrating community resources Staff supervisory experience is helpfulPersonal Characteristics: Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse population of clients, other care providers, family and community members.Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment.Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes.