Housing Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Brockton, United States Old Colony YMCA Full time
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Housing Coordinator will oversee all re-housing and stabilization services to families within the Family Services Branch. She/he will provide structure and oversight to our Supportive Housing Program, and all community based rapid re-housing services. She/he will identify, pursue, and maintain affordable housing opportunities for families, while promoting self-sufficiency, empowerment, and stabilization for families. The Housing Coordinator will accept and display the values of caring, honest, respect, and responsibility.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide leadership to the Old Colony Y in development of a housing network of public and private housing entities and landlords
  • Provide coordination of rapid re-housing and stabilization services for the Family Services Branch
  • Support case management team in development of a strength-based re-housing and stabilization assessment plan for each family
  • Monitor families progress/efforts in housing search and placement
  • Accompany families to open houses/apartment viewings and/or lease signings
  • Develop and maintain housing resources, housing programs, housing benefits, etc. for all Family Services Branch
  • Develop relationships and maintain communication with landlords and public and private housing agencies
  • Organize housing inventory with relevant and updated housing information
  • Collaborate with program staff to assist families with their needs, overcome barriers, and assist with developing self-sufficiency goals
  • Conduct outreach and survey communities to identify permanent housing resources
  • Review clients’ income and expenses, credit histories, and CORI/criminal background checks in order to determine potential barriers to housing
  • Conduct housing workshops and/or groups including orientation upon clients entry to program
  • Make all accommodations necessary (i.e., space, phone, transportation etc.) to help families in their housing search activities
  • Maintain regular contact with the Case Managers to assess the family’s progress in meeting its housing search obligations and to address any barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing
  • Oversee maintenance of families in housing and oversee Rapid-Rehousing stabilization plans for 18 months after placement
  • Foster a harmonious atmosphere within the program by helping clients to identify and resolve social and other problems
  • Maintain up-to-date client records in locked file cabinet
  • Participate in staff meetings, weekly clinical meetings, community meetings and trainings as requested by the Director


Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field
  • Minimum of five years experience in human services, residential setting, or housing programs
  • Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record (SDIP Points)
  • Experience with in-crisis youth and families
  • Prior success with non-profit housing organizations and community collaborations
  • Prior success with assisting individuals secure affordable, permanent housing

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
  • Additional skills should include correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and business writing
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to do three flights of stairs
  • Snow Shoveling to accommodate needs

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