Housing Support Specialist
Company: Harbor Health Services
Location: Mattapan
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based
organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community
members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full
potential through access to local, affordable services that promote
health. Harbor provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and
support services to more than 34,000 patients in Boston, the South
Shore, and Cape Cod. Harbor Health also operates two Programs for
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Mattapan and Brockton,
providing comprehensive healthcare, transportation and social
services for more than 500 frail elders who continue to live with
dignity and independence in the community and a Woman, Infants and
Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. To help further the mission of
Harbor, we are looking for a Housing Support Specialist to join our
team at the Elder Service Plan. We offer an excellent,
comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision,
Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time
Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more! Role: The Elder
Service Plan (ESP) Housing Support Specialist works with ESP's
contracted housing developments in our Mattapan and Brockton
territories. This position is responsible for developing and
maintaining the social and wellness programming needs of ESP
clients; as well as provides housing support to our current and
prospective clients.Position includes 20 hours weekly dedicated to
the Anne Lynch Homes at Old Colony, 20 Rev. Burke Street in South
Boston and 20 hours weekly dedicated to other housing contracts in
the Mattapan and Brockton territories of the Elder Service Plan.
Responsibilities: Social and Wellness ProgrammingWorks with ESP
members, housing teams and residents to develop and maintain
targeted social and wellness programming at Anne Lynch Homes (S.
Boston) and Walker School (Taunton).Publishes monthly calendars for
all resident to access and periodically obtains feedback about
interest/accessibility of activities.Engages members of the ESP
staff and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Members to perform wellness
lectures and events.Accesses cost-effective community resources to
bring in speakers and activities to align with resident interests
(e.g., support groups, physical activities). Housing SupportManages
ESP current and prospective clients' housing applications and
reviews with housing partners.Develops and maintains affordable
housing waitlists for ESP contracted housing sites.Works closely
with contracted affordable housing management to oversee the
application process to ensure successful housing placement.Acts as
primary housing liaison between all contracted housing providers
and ESP, including attending regularly scheduled meetings and
escalating issues as needed within all organizations.Visits each
ESP contracted housing site once monthly, at a minimum, to engage
with housing partners and clients. General Exhibits excellent
working relationships with clients, caregivers and staff,
effectively communicating HHSI's mission. Attends regular staff
meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested. Records client
care management information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
no later than 24 hours after contact.Requirements: Bachelor's
degree in Social Work, Human Services or Related Field Current BLS
(Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification
required2 years of professional experience working in community
service- related field1 year of experience working with a frail
elder population (paid or volunteer experience) preferredBasic
skills in effectively using Microsoft Office applications:
specifically, Word, Excel and OutlookCritical thinking skills to
problem solve individually, and in a team settingBilingual desired,
English /Spanish, Haitian Creole, Russian, and/or PortugueseMust be
able to travel to each housing site within the Mattapan and
Brockton territories and Harbor Health ESP locations in a timely
mannerAbility to work independently and cooperatively as part of a
multidisciplinary teamAbility to prioritize, organize and schedule
busy workdaysIntermediate business writing skillsAll qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or veteran
status.PDN-990d1921-70a8-4b05-aab5-5b4cea592d25
Keywords: Harbor Health Services, Boston , Housing Support Specialist, Other , Mattapan, Massachusetts
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