Housing Independent Living Program Care Coordinator I
Housing Independent Living Program Care Coordinator I
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded: 1981
Mission: To strive for equity for our youth by valuing and supporting the life they envision.
Values: Trust Respect Empathy Inclusion & Advocacy
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Housing Independent Living Program Care Coordinator I
Employment Classification: Fulltime Hourly Nonexempt
Reports to: HILP Supervisor
Department: Housing Independent Living program (HILP)
Program Summary: The HILP program supports young adults 1828 with housing vouchers working toward interdependency as they stabilize their housing by providing access to resources skillbuilding and coaching. Participants receive individualized support to secure stabilize and maintain their housing.
Position Summary: Care Coordinators provide oneonone engagement assessment coaching guidance and support to young people with housing vouchers to secure and maintain housing as well as develop life skills. This position requires a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends.
When considering this job opportunity please be aware that the role may involve high stress levels due to mitigating participant crises and potential exposure to vicarious trauma. It is essential to prioritize selfcare and seek appropriate support when needed.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Build strong rapport with young adults to foster trust and open communication enabling effective coaching and personalized support as they work toward achieving their selfidentified goals.
- Facilitate young adultled assessments to identify their goals and needs collaboratively developing personalized action plans.
- Support youth in handson life skills development such as budgeting shopping obtaining furnishings cooking and cleaning to help them thrive in their housing and achieve selfsufficiency.
- Meet regularly with young adults to provide coaching and support as they work towards achieving their goals.
- Support young adults in making informed decisions regarding housing and their care plans empowering them to take ownership of their progress.
- Assist young adults in identifying and mapping their support networks helping them recognize individuals they can turn to for support and fostering connections that enhance their social safety net.
- Offer crisis intervention and connect young adults to appropriate services ensuring they have the resources they need in times of crisis.
- Represent the organization professionally among partners and the community advocating for the young adults goals and needs.
- Engage in collaboration with partners and stakeholders including property owners/managers to discuss successes and address challenges the young adults may face ensuring the youths voice is heard.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation to reflect young adults progress care plans and ongoing support.
Knowledge Skill and Experience Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelors Degree in Human Services Sociology Social Work Education Psychology or related field required to ensure a foundational understanding of the concepts and practices in the field.
- Bring at least one year of experience in the human services field higher education working with transitional age youth experiencing homelessness current and former foster youth counseling or relevant experience to provide informed and
- Have a basic understanding of developmental learning theory and issues related to adolescent and child abuse to support youth effectively.
- Demonstrate the ability to work sensitively with youth who have experienced trauma using a traumainformed survivorcentered and harm reduction approach to ensure compassionate and effective care.
- Make sound and timely decisions under pressure to effectively support youth in crisis or challenging situations.
- Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and engage with youth and stakeholders.
- Maintain strict confidentiality to protect their privacy and rights of youth and their information
- Accept and Implement Feedback constructively to continuously improve service delivery and personal development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Outlook Word Excel Power Point and Access.
- Possess a valid California drivers license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
- Preemployment screenings include criminal background check FBI/DOJ fingerprinting TB test drug screen and previous employment verification.
- A successful application will also include completing a Plum assessment which will be sent after you submit your application. Visit this link to learn more about Qualities:
- Understanding of and passion for the Foundations mission vision and values.
- Enjoys working directly with youth volunteers community partners etc.
- Passion for and enjoys working directly with TAY population.
- Exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills adhering to the Foundations operating principles to foster a collaborative environment.
- Approach projects and tasks with flexibility and a positive attitude displaying the essential attitudes needed for success in this role.
- Show ethical decisionmaking ability and maintain confidentiality to protect the integrity of the work and the privacy of the youth.
- Model leadership and professionalism in all interactions serving as a role model for youth peers and community partners.
- Be a detailoriented team player with the ability to take initiative proactively addressing challenges and contributing to team success.
- Enjoy working with youth young adults volunteers and community partners fostering strong supportive relationships.
- Capably manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines maintaining organization and efficiency in a dynamic environment.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Position may require use of personal vehicle. Physical requirements include standing sitting typing bending and lifting up to approximately 25 lbs. (i.e. tables chairs food water etc..
- Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation.
Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids locks and twists) religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions) gender gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning) gender expression age sexual orientation reproductive health decisionmaking military and veteran status or any other protected group in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
