Resident Services Coordinator II - Boulevard Court / MLK Village

Job Summary: Facilitate and implement core programs as delegated by the program model. Collect and record data to measure program outcomes. Identify human and community service needs of residents. Develop strategies to link residents with needed services, including assistance in overcoming various barriers that might impede access to services. Build community partnerships that bring services and notice to the property; ambassador/advocate of the property, seeking volunteering, selling the brand. When other services are not available, may deliver direct services. Actively participate with other staff working toward resident stability. This position is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Pay: $23.00-31.00/hour DOE

Benefits:

• Generous PTO (26 days off first year incl. holidays and earned time off).
• Early-close Fridays. 3 paid hours off early each Friday.
• Variety of benefit options, including pet insurance.
• 403b + match, paid volunteer time, and much more.

Duties:

• Collect required data for designated program components and record data in the Mercy Housing database in an accurate and timely way. Maintain all reporting requirements set by funding and/or government agencies.
• Evaluate outcomes of programs and services delivered on a regular basis as required.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of residents (conduct needs assessments, community meetings, etc.) in order to be able to offer residents the opportunity to assist their community and to guide them towards appropriate services and resources.
• Participate in and/or lead activities within Mercy Housing and in collaboration with partner agencies that build professional capacity and enhance working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in community development, social services, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Experience conducting community assessments, applying the principles of conflict management, and organizing community groups, events, or programs.
• Experience supervising staff.

Knowledge and Skills

• Work collaboratively with others in a team environment, respecting the perspectives and contributions of others.
• Demonstrate a high level of verbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Maintain confidentiality and to obtain appropriate release of information as necessary.
• Able to work with people with mental health, disability, substance abuse, legal, and financial issues.

At Mercy Housing, everyone contributes to a mission and values centered culture. We are committed to demonstrating the values of Respect, Justice and Mercy in all aspects of our daily work. At Mercy Housing, we seek applicants who are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe we are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

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Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.