Housing Coordinator at Old Colony YMCA

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Housing Coordination, Re-housing Services, Stabilization Services, Supportive Housing, Case Management, Housing Search, Lease Signing, Resource Development, Landlord Relations, Client Assessment, Outreach, Barrier Removal, Self-Sufficiency Goal Setting, Workshop Facilitation, Record Keeping, Microsoft Office

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Housing Coordinator will oversee all re-housing and stabilization services to families within the Family Services Branch. She/he will provide structure and oversight to our Supportive Housing Program, and all community based rapid re-housing services. 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. 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 Family Services Branch * Support case management team in development of a 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 all Family Services Branch * 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 (i.e., space, phone, transportation etc.) to help families in their housing search activities * Maintain regular contact with the Case Managers to assess the family’s progress in meeting its housing search obligations and to address any barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing * Oversee maintenance of families in housing and oversee Rapid-Rehousing stabilization plans for 18 months after placement * 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 locked file cabinet * Participate in staff meetings, weekly clinical meetings, community meetings and trainings as requested by the Director Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field * Minimum of five years experience in human services, residential setting, or housing programs * Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record (SDIP Points) * Experience with in-crisis youth and families * Prior success with non-profit housing organizations and community collaborations * Prior success with assisting individuals secure affordable, permanent housing * Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint * Additional skills should include correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and business writing * Able to lift 50 pounds * Able to do three flights of stairs * Snow Shoveling to accommodate needs

Responsibilities

The Housing Coordinator will manage all re-housing and stabilization services for families, providing structure to the Supportive Housing Program and community-based rapid re-housing services. Responsibilities include identifying and securing affordable housing opportunities while promoting family self-sufficiency and empowerment.