Resident Coordinator - Community Garden Towers

Resident Coordinator

Who We Are: Redwood Communities, Inc. (“Redwood Communities”), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Community Manager, the Service Coordinator assumes responsibility for coordinating programs and services to help residents maintain a good quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for coordinating programs and activities for residents on a group basis
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies, network with community service providers
• Seeks out new services available to residents
• Identify low-cost service providers and/or negotiate discounts
• Monitors the ongoing provision of services from community agencies and keeps documentation with the progress of the individual.
• Engage all residents in the building(s) to identify areas of need and make referrals to community agencies when necessary
• Develops a Resource Directory that includes a listing of state and/or local service providers to include services to families, children, elderly residents, persons with disabilities and emergency assistance
• Sponsors educational events that include subjects relating to health care, agency support, life skills and referral sources
• Work with the staff responsible for coordinating social events in order to optimize resident interest and ensure activities are appropriate for the facility based on resident need.
• Organizes and promotes resident involvement in on-, and off-site programs
• Assists the residents in building informal support networks with other residents, family and friends

Requirements:

• Bilingual required Korean speaking
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is preferred
• Two or more years of experience in a social service delivery with elderly and/or family population
• Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services
• Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and provide results for the residents served
• Good communication, comprehension and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and World Wide Web

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Top tier health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off