Job Responsibilities

• Supports Residents who may be in independent housing for the first time, creating a smooth transition towards independent living in a community.
• Works with the Resident Support team to help provide behavioral and / or mental health assessments to determine safety risks, existing supports, and needed supports.
• Implements person-centered practices and utilizes strengths-based perspective.
• Identifies community resources available to meet an individual’s needs.
• Facilitates communication between residents and the property managers around areas of property maintenance and other housing issues.
• Keeps and stores records according to OPN protocols.
• Helps facilitate weekly independent life skills classes on a variety of topics.
• Facilitates community-focused social and educational events throughout the year alongside the OPN team.
• Provides occasional evening hours for meetings, programming, and resident consultations. This will vary from month to month.
• Builds partnerships to recruit future residents, helping conduct future resident interviews to assess suitability for the different communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas are preferred :
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities, their families, and other professionals who work with people with disabilities.
• Experience working with adults with physical disabilities, older adults, and individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, and some familiarity with Mac OS.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and self-direct at times.

Last updated : 2024-04-30