Definition
Housing authorities, housing developers or nonprofit organizations operating rental housing communities that offer the assistance of resident services coordinators to the families, older adults or people with disabilities who live there. Resident services coordinators assess the needs of tenants within the project; determine their eligibility for community services; identify affordable resources; link them with appropriate providers; educate residents regarding service availability, application procedures and client rights; and provide advocacy as needed. These programs may also establish volunteer support relationships with service organizations in the community; help residents build informal support networks with other residents, family and friends; provide training for residents in the obligations of tenancy; and educate residents regarding issues that will assist them to live as independently as possible.
URL Name
BH-6900
Third Level Code
BH-6900
Taxonomy Code
BH-6900
Parent Code
BH
Family Code
B
Second Level Code
BH
Use References
Intensive Tenant Support Programs, Resident Counselor Programs, Resident Services Coordinators, RSC Programs
Publication Status
Online