Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

At Roxbury Tenants of Harvard (RTH), we're not just about providing housing. We're about building a community. Founded in the early 1970s, RTH is deeply committed to advancing health equity, improving outcomes, and promoting the wellbeing of our residents, staff, and volunteers. We achieve this through engaging programs, activities, and safety initiatives. RTH is dedicated to developing, preserving, and maintaining safe and affordable housing for low and moderate-income people of diverse backgrounds in the RTH / Mission Hill neighborhood. RTH achieves its mission through property management, construction and rehabilitation of properties, provision of social and educational services, workforce development, and community activism. As one of the oldest grassroots tenant organizations, RTH is committed to defending the rights to quality, affordable housing for people of all races and cultures, and promoting tenant empowerment through active tenant participation in leadership and development.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Resident Services team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in empower ing residents to live independently and self-sufficiently while maintaining their dignity and autonomy. This involves informing residents of available resources, assisting them in obtaining chosen services, and advocating on their behalf when necessary. The social worker commits to nonjudgmental, non-intrusive, and confidential support, promoting resident empowerment, autonomy, and dignity. By fostering safe living environments and encouraging community growth, the social worker plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in housing communities, ensuring their active participation in social, educational, and economic activities. The social worker is integral to the housing and property team, contributing to the positive maintenance of the property for residents and their neighbors.

GOALS :

Following established professional standards and ethical codes, the Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) works to :

• Increase residents' ability to meet lease obligations, such as timely rent payments, proper unit maintenance, and peaceful enjoyment of the property.
• Support efforts to enhance residents' quality of life, empowerment, independence, and self-sufficiency.
• Build healthy communities through the cooperation of the management team, community agencies, and residents.
• Facilitate program support and intervention to stabilize families in need by coordinating with community resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

RTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RTH does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Apply Now to Join Our Team!