Cape-Verdean-Creole-Speaking Senior Community Coordinator I (Mattapan)

WinnCompanies is looking for a Senior Community Coordinator I to join our team located in Mattapan, MA. You will assist 3 properties with a total of 135 units: Mattapan Center for Life, Rockland Street Elderly Housing, and Geneva Avenue Elderly Housing.

In this role, you will work as a core part of our property management team to support and enhance the quality of life within one or more communities within a region across Winn’s six key outcome areas: Stable Housing, Employment, Education, Health, Community Engagement and Economic Mobility. Working with residents, partners, and the community staff to identify needs, interests and opportunities for individuals and the community at large. Utilizing community assessments and one-on-one coaching to establish community needs. You will build a targeted network of strong community partners across Winn’s outcome areas to develop and coordinate resource referrals/follow-up, targeted interventions, on and off-site programs and support, and community engagement opportunities. Your primary responsibility is to service coordination at one or more properties. You will provide support and assistance to other properties within their region as needed. May also assist with department initiatives.

This opportunity offers a pay of $28.00 - $30.00, based on experience. Please note that the selected candidate must be fluent in Cape Verdean Creole. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an annual Connected Communities plan for the community based on need, interest, and opportunities. Create a comprehensive strategy for program development and implementation, information collection, partnership development, and budget implications.
• Manage property Connected Communities budget. Review and track goals with Property Managers and Regional Managers.
• Coordinate resources for residents that address six key community outcomes: housing stability, employment, economic mobility, education, health, and community engagement.
• Provide direct assistance, program referrals, and 1-1 coaching (when necessary) to individuals and families based on assessed need
• Establish and maintain relationships with local service providers, resident leadership, community stakeholders, and other community partners in Winn’s 6 key outcome areas.
• Create and manage Memorandums of Agreement (MOUs) with third parties providing services and programs on and off-site for residents.
• Utilizing CONNECT, collect, manage, report on, and analyze resident data, and ensure accuracy and consistency with established data.
• Data collected through annual resident questionnaires, resident touchpoints, community programs, activities, and partner reporting.
• Effectively develop methods of communication with residents, including but not limited to quarterly community meetings, a monthly community newsletter, event flyers, and social media updates.
• Share resources, best practices, provide guidance and technical support to team and staff within the region through regional staff training and 1:1 consultation.
• Onboard and mentor new community coordinators within the region as assigned by the Regional Manger, Connected Communities.
• Participate in departmental projects, working groups, and committees that directly support and enhance Connected Communities. Support regional and departmental training by assisting in their planning and coordination. Present trainings in partnership with team members.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities provided by the region, department, and Winn.
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft office applications.
• Ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
• Provide a high level of customer service to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
• Demonstrated success with partner management.
• Bilingual Cape Verdean Creole and English.
• Experience working with programs and obtaining resources specifically for the Elderly.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Business, Public Policy or related field
• HUD RSC Certification.
• Capacity to train and mentor others.
  
  

Our Benefits

Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
• To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
  
  

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300 team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

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Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.