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Resident Services Coordinator

Fairstead

The Role

Overview

Coordinate resident services and community programs for subsidized housing.

Key Responsibilities

  • documentation
  • resident liaison
  • case management
  • program coordination
  • reporting
  • communications

Tasks

-Identify issues and opportunities ongoing to better serve residents and support Fairstead’s mission. -Maintain consistent documentation of program activities, case management notes, and reports -Work as a liaison between Community Managers and residents to ensure resident preparedness for annual recertifications. Will help residents identify important paperwork for annual recertifications. -Provide crisis intervention support. -Work as a liaison between Community Management and residents during construction period to ensure compliance with Low Income Housing Tax Credit qualifying and assist residents impacted by construction in their home. -Coordinate non-profit partners and community organizations programming on site or offsite -Educate residents on service availability, application procedures, job training, etc. Advocate for residents in these areas. -Develop and execute or facilitate family development and parenting events for all populations. -Work with Property Management Team, track and maintain day-to-day social services activities at the property and in accordance with local, city, state, and federal guidelines. -Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables. -Provide fundraising support for grants, special events, and campaigns. -Help facilitate voter registration drives. -Serve as primary contact for residents, non-profits and city/state agencies for the implementation, registration of and participation programs and events. -Coordinate community impact programs involving After-School Tutoring, Workforce Development, Health/Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Broadband Access, and Seniors. -Work collaboratively with residents to survey their interests in programming and related activities. -Work closely with management and as a conduit with at risk households to prevent eviction for non-payment of rent or for violations of lease agreements. -Provide direct case management support to prevent evictions, utility cut-offs, and to help ensure food security and health. -Serve as resident liaison for community meetings and social services, programs, and events. -Host quarterly meetings with residents. -Serve as community relations liaison as needed for public meetings, Tenant Association meetings and events. -Develop an outcomes-based work plan for the community. -Participate in internal and external workgroups to support civic activities and stay current on emerging neighborhood issues. -Track and report on program effectiveness. Will work closely with the department supervisor to measure program outcomes. -Create a communications plan (flyers, social media, automated calling, home visits, calendar of events, etc.) to inform residents of meetings, programs, and special events. -Maintain a Resource Directory that includes a listing of state and/or local service providers that residents can contact for assistance.

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • yardi
  • family metrics
  • bachelor’s
  • lmsw
  • bilingual

What You Bring

-Strong written and oral skills. -Positive outgoing attitude and excellent customer service skills. -Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. -Demonstrated volunteer and community experience. -Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, social work, or related field; preferred. -LMSW preferred but not required. AmeriCorps and VISTA experience welcomed. -Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative. -Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated working knowledge of computer applications and data tracking systems like Family Metrics and Yardi. -Proficient listener with excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy. -Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. -Accurate with a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

-13+ paid Holidays. -Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare. -Employer Paid Life Insurance. -Employer Paid Vision Plans. -Nationwide Pet Insurance. -15 days of PTO. -Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. -Flexible Spending Account. -Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. -7 Sick days. -Disability Insurance. -Laser Correction Discount.

The Company

About Fairstead

-It operates a vertically integrated model—acquiring, developing, designing, building, and managing communities under one roof. -Signature projects include seismic retrofits, solar rooftops, and hotel‑to‑residential conversions in urban cores. -Typical developments blend senior living, workforce, and mixed‑income units with ground‑floor retail and community services. -Through public‑private partnerships, it revitalizes aging public housing into modern, amenity‑rich neighborhoods. -Portfolio spans adaptive reuse, ground‑up construction, and asset preservation in 18+ states. -Specialized teams manage energy, construction, financing, asset operations, and resident services.

Sector Specialisms

Residential Housing

Sustainable Housing

Development

Construction

Property Management

Community Impact

Capital Markets

Finance

Acquisitions

Design

Energy

Sustainability

Leasing

Marketing

Communications