Job Description
JOB SUMMARY : The Housing Coordinator work with referred clients focusing on re-housing and stabilization services for individuals and families under the MassHealth Flexible Services program.
She / he will work with referred clients to identify needs around housing and support all related needs in order to support the client in obtaining sustainable housing.
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. She / he will ensure accurate and prompt documentation and strong communication with the internal team as well as Accountable Care Organization Partners.
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 Flexible Services Program
- Ensure 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 Flexible Service Program
- 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 (, space, phone, transportation etc.) to help families in their housing search activities
- Maintain regular contact with the Flexible Services team to assess the family’s progress in meeting its housing search obligations and to address any barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing
- 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 health record system
- Participate in staff meetings, weekly clinical meetings, community meetings and trainings as requested by the Director
- Maintain client privacy and ensure protection of protected health information (PHI) under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :