HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.  

　　The Tenant Coordinator will provide social services for tenants in HPD's Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program in Boston Rd Clinton. The tenant coordinator will work closely with the Program Director, Social Work Supervisor, and another Tenant Coordinator to develop and utilize best practices to assist tenants in 67 apartment units ages 60+, some of whom were previously homeless. The tenant coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of case assistance including ongoing care plans, managing and following through with referrals, developing relationships with collateral agency providers, and assisting clients with remaining permanently housed as well as having access to optimum adaptive solutions to age in place. The Tenant Coordinator will also be responsible for implementing programming and activities to create a positive, inclusive community environment.

　　Rate of Pay: $25 per hour

　　Schedules: You should be able to work one of the following schedules below

　　Schedule:  T-W-TH-F  10:30 am to 6:00pm  7hrs a day X 4 Days a week= 28hrs a week

　　Responsibilities: 

　　Maintain regular contact with tenants on caseload to assess their needs and assist where required

　　Develop individual care plans in coordination with the tenant’s goals and update a minimum of every 6 months

　　Coordinate case assistance needs, including applying/maintaining entitlements and benefits, healthcare coordination when necessary, and assistance with maintaining housing

　　Maintain good rapport with Property Management in order to best assist tenants when issues arise

　　Build relationships with community providers; provide advocacy and resource linkages/referrals as required

　　Work with service providers and family members to build networks of supports

　　Plan activities and events to foster a sense of community among tenants including, celebrations, community provider presentations, training, arts and crafts, bingo, etc.

　　Keep tenants informed of Tenant Coordinator availability and all activities/events to take place

　　Completion of Initial Intake, assessment, and file consent form in a timely manner when new tenants move in

　　Conduct periodic home visits/wellness checks for tenants with special needs or circumstances

　　Maintain daily case assistance log, complete detailed and accurate progress notes in a timely manner, complete detailed monthly report for HPD in a timely manner, and attend required training

　　Data collection when necessary to determine the needs of the program

　　Assist Supervisor and/or Program Director as needed and in preparation for bi-annual audits

　　Qualifications and Experience:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, or related field; or two years of college and demonstrated experience working with aging populations.

　　Bilingual preferred, but not required (Spanish, Chinese, or Korean preferred).

　　Knowledgeable in benefits and entitlements for low-income senior residents, including Section 8, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits.

　　Microsoft Office proficient

　　Must be flexible, able to work independently, responsible, reliable, and able to work as a team member contributing to a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will be able to handle a crisis and implement problem-solving skills

　　Must be people-orientated, professional, and courteous with excellent phone etiquette.

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