Housing Specialist

OCES aims to support elders and adults with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services that promote healthy and safe lives for our consumers.

OCES Seeks a caring individual who enjoys working in the community to work with our Housing team to ensure services and support to residents on-site in our Brockton area locations.

Bi-lingual - Haitian Creole or Cape Verdean Creole required. Differential paid!

What you will do:

• Review the needs of residents in order to link to community programs and services.
• Serve as the Multi-disciplinary Assessment Team Leader and meet with the team to assure service coordination.
• Serve as liaison between the Local Housing Authority and OCES
• Facilitate care conferences with residents, family, and other participants.
• Complete required reports for OCES, the Housing Authority and others as needed.
• Develop and implement outreach plans.
• Plan and coordinate social, educational, and recreational programs for residents.
• Prepare and distribute a newsletter to keep residents informed of planned activities.

What you will bring:

• Bi-lingual required- Haitian Creole or Cape Verdean Creole - differential paid!
• Your passions for helping others and the desire to make a difference.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with residents, families, housing staff, OCES staff and community representatives.
• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field, current Social Work License preferred.
• Two years of experience working with elders and/or disabled persons

What you will get:

• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen field.
• 35 hour work week with some flexibility
• Exceptional Benefits: health benefits on day one; generous paid time off; company paid LTD and insurances; 401K

APPLY TODAY!

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.