Residential Housing Coordinator - The ARCHES Project
Residential Housing Coordinator - The ARCHES Project
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Job Description
The Residential Housing Coordinator (RHC) will interact closely with landlords and clients to negotiate potential rental opportunities and to resolve housing related issues and barriers effectively. The person in this position will work collaboratively with the Peer Support Specialist to provide the necessary supports and advocacy to encourage positive tenancy by participants.
Eligible participants will include veterans (and their families) who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The RHC will work with each participant to develop an individualized action plan with the goal of self-sufficiency and long term housing stability.
Multiple positions available. This position schedule is days Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at The ARCHES Project in downtown Salem. Military Veterans with the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school Diploma or GED plus two years of Case Management or Social Service experience required.
- Prior experience working with Veterans is required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license insured vehicle available for use on the job and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required
- Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
- Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire.
- Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITES
- Knowledge on requirements for Community Health Worker Certifications.
- Basic proficiencies in computers and MS Office products database software and web tools.
- Must possess excellent planning organization and time management skills.
- Applicant must have strong attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
- Assesses participant eligibility and gather documentation as required.
- Completes participant assessments for the purpose of determining continued eligibility and participant needs and strengths.
- Develops and coordinate individualized action plans.
- Collaborates with Peer Support Specialist to coordinate services to participant and Program Coordinator in ongoing data management and reporting.
- Monitors participant progress and maintain detailed and up-to-date case notes.
- Maintains organized and complete participant files.
- Assists participants in locating and stabilizing appropriate housing.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with local landlords.
- Identifies needs for Barrier Removal Funds such as security deposits past due utility bills document acquisition (ID birth certificates etc.) transportation etc.
- Works in collaboration with Salem Housing Authority to coordinate financial assistance.
- Networks with community agencies to stay informed about services and resources. Follows up with community agencies that have made assistance commitments to participants.
- Provides information and referral to appropriate services and provide assistance and advocacy appropriate to each participants level of need in acquiring such service.
- Provides client-tracking follow-up and support.
- Inputs client data in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Measures and Outcomes Tracking System (MOTS).
- Prepares data and evaluation reports as required by the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
There are no supervisory duties in this position.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.
- Maintains calm dispositions and regulates emotions when clients staff or others may become escalated.
- Regulates emotions and handles pressure of frequent demands for attention time and work tasks.
- Occasional exposure to bodily fluids and malodorous air.
- Occasional urgent situations requiring law enforcement involvement and/or paramedic professionals.
- Close quarters often with a client population experiencing homelessness substance use disorders and/or severe and persistent mental illness and/or unpredictable behavior.
- Speaking and hearing abilities required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Close quarters often with a client population experiencing homelessness substance use disorders and/or severe and persistent mental illness and/or unpredictable behavior.
- Indoor/outdoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
- Occasional trips to meet clients outdoors at shelters or in camps.
- Exposure to trash and potential biohazards.
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression age veterans and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position please notify a member of our team at .
Pre-employment background and drug screening is required.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
