COUNSELOR (Full Time POSITION)

Job Description Job Title: Supportive Housing Tenant Resource Counselor
Business Unit: Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing
Classification: Regular Full-time (35 hours)
The Tenant Resource Counselor is an on-site position in Supportive Housing sites that BSHC has contracted with housing authorities/privately owned housing developments to provide assistance to all residents to age in place and make lifestyle changes that improve the quality of their lives. The TRC will support the ability of all tenants to continue to live where they are safely and appropriately and facilitate linkages and referrals to all levels of community-based services and monitor delivery of services. TRC assists residents with appointments, community referrals, coordinating services with external agencies, arranging transportation and translation services and is responsible for arranging and coordinating all supportive housing program activities. The TRC works closely with the building's Resident Services Coordinator and/or building manager to identify residents who might be in need of Home Care or other services, and provides assistance with tenancy issues, as appropriate, to help avoid eviction.
The incumbent is responsible for both identifying issues that arise in a building and effectively working with all partners. The TRC will work with all residents regardless of age and coordinate activities and services for those whose ability to continue to live independently have been compromised by frailties and impairments. Serve as a resource person for the assigned Supportive Housing building by providing knowledge on consumer and government resources etc. to all residents while also promoting self-sufficiency and preserving dignity.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with on-site Supportive Housing partners including but not limited to building manager, assistant manager and maintenance.
• Trained on Evidence Based classes and conduct trainings for the residents.
• Disseminate information to all residents by creating and maintaining monthly calendar of events and newsletter, and ensure information is offered in languages that target the primary cultural groups in the building.
• Maintain a Supportive Housing office within the assigned building that ensures the security of confidential information.
• Analyze and utilize outcomes data as the basis for continuous program improvement.
• Develop and implement outreach activities to identify residents who are in crisis (eviction, exploitation) and require intervention through community based referrals.
• Plan and direct on and off-site creative social activities, workshops and educational programs. Examples include films, arts and crafts, games, outings and wellness activities. Develop and implement procedures for engaging consumers in planning, implementing, leading and participating in activities.
• Document resident interactions and maintain resident files in accordance with BSCH standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Community Housing.

Interpersonal flexibility, initiative, teamwork, a customer service attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have demonstrated computer experience, and be able to perform basic data entry and effectively utilize MS Office Suite.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, filing cabinets.
This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 25% travel.
Must be able to travel to the community to perform visits at consumers' homes (may have limited accessibility), and travel under all weather conditions.
BS or BA degree required in sociology, social work, gerontology or related field.

ORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

~ Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled – Boston Senior Home Care affirms and supports diversity and inclusion in our workforce and recognizes all EEOC Factors.
Given the nature of the organization and the population it serves, all new employees are required to clear a CORI prior to taking on a new role.