Housing Coordinator for Permanent Supported Housing

The Mental Health Association, is hiring immediately for a Housing Coordinator.  The Housing Coordinator in the Permanent Supported Housing program will work with youth and young adults aged 18 – 24 who have a disability and need support obtaining and maintaining independent subsidized housing.

Position’s Essential Functions

Support youth and young adults to:

• Gather necessary documentation to obtain housing
• Find suitable housing by completing online applications, contacting landlords
• Maintain housing through advocacy and mediation
• Participate in services to support recovery by providing referrals, connections to mental health, substance use providers as necessary
• Learn independent living skills by teaching, role modeling
• Participate actively in their community
• Address health related concerns
• Achieve goals related to employment and education
• Obtain all appropriate benefits
• Achieve sustainable income

Additional functions:

• Complete documentation requirements including assessments, progress notes, data entry
• Transport as needed
• Complete thorough housing inspection to ensure safety and suitability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and a safe reliable vehicle during working hours.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, prioritize tasks, take initiative, follow through, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Good oral, written, computer, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program participants.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, caring, and compassion.
• Must be able to pass and maintain certifications in medication administration (MAP), CPR, and first aid.
• Must be at least eighteen years old.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Requires previous experience working with people with disabilities.
• Previous experience helping individuals obtain housing preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• Candidates with lived experience of homelessness preferred

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