What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Services Coordinator - RRH Programs position at Abode Services?
Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective September 30, 2021:.
Abode Services, :one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, currently looking for a skilled Housing Specialist, :to service Redwood City-San Mateo County .
Summary: :The Housing Services Coordinator is responsible for the provision of housing stabilization services to households participating in the San Mateo County programs who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness The Housing Services Coordinator provides a variety of services to increase housing stability including; counseling, referral to financial/credit counseling, referral to legal services, and developing an individualized housing plan that includes a path to permanent housing stability subsequent to financial assistance. This position is also responsible for service coordination to ensure that participants are connected to other necessary supportive services, in order to maintain housing stability
Abode's Benefits & Perks:
- $25-28 per hour:
- 100% paid health benefits for employees
- 31 Paid Time Off / Holidays per year
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Match / Contribution
- Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings, All Staff Events
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
How You Make an Impact::
- Provision of comprehensive housing services to participants, including working directly with landlords
- Working closely with other social service partners referring and providing services to participants.
- Coordination of services for program participants to ensure that participants are receiving essential services to increase health and housing outcomes.
- Assist housing staff for each referred household
- Troubleshoot housing issues and challenges.
- Ensure timely completion of annual inspections, income certifications, exit documentation, and any other necessary housing paperwork by coordinating closely with case management partners.
- Attend program meetings with internal and external partners to coordinate services and ensure quality services.
- Maintain client files, including all necessary housing documentation.
- Communicate closely and frequently with all members of the team to improve systems, solve problems, share resources, and coordinate work.
- Attend staff meetings and other agency functions as needed.
- Other duties assigned by supervisor.
How You Meet the Qualifications::
- Professional experience in the human services, social work, psychology or related field and demonstrated experience in rental housing programs for low income, special needs individual and families.
- Minimum two years' of experience working in housing field with strong knowledge of San Mateo County housing market and geography.
- Ability to work with numbers, including financial spreadsheets. Excellent knowledge of computer systems preferred.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Reliable transportation along with a valid and current CA Driver's License and insurance is required.
- Bi-lingual Spanish speaking a plus.
This position requires the employee to be able to travel efficiently to various sites. The employee must also
have own transportation for use in carrying out job responsibilities, provide proof of a valid and current CA
drivers license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Background check is required.
Notice: All job descriptions to be used as guides only. They do not constitute contracts, commitments or promises of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade positions as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace:
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