Housing Coordinator Community Health Engagement (CHE)

Housing Coordinator Community Health Engagement (CHE)

Classification:
Department Name: Health Sciences & Human Servcs
Job Number: FP2021-706
Status: Open until filled
Priority Screening Date: 03/03/2021
Recruitment Status:

Position Description:
This full-time benefited 40-hour per week position is dependent upon grant funds. Current funding expires on June 30, 2021, unless renewed or replenished through another funding source. In the interim, there will be multiple concerted efforts to seek additional funding.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Housing Coordinator is responsible for providing unsheltered persons with individualized housing navigation support to facilitate a rapid and resourced exit from homelessness into permanent housing. The Housing Coordinator reports to the CHE Senior Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Housing Coordinating using the Housing First Approach (HUD):
● Respond to referrals of new clients in timely manner.
● Facilitate the housing planning process using the housing first approach (HUD), including oversight of barriers and putting eligible clients on a path to maintaining housing.
● Work with case managers to prepare supporting documentation for clients, entering either the supportive or rapid re-housing programs.
● Coordinate appropriate systems to place clients in permanent housing and set up any necessary supports, such as utilities and furniture.
● Communicate regularly and effectively with the client, service coordinators, service providers, and support personnel to ensure that clients meet house application requirements and maintain housing when secured.
● Identify and present housing options for clients that fulfill their specific location, size, and affordability requirements.
● Assist clients, along with their support staff and family members, in completing applications and providing necessary documents to be placed on waiting lists for affordable housing rental properties as well as the Homeless Set Aside Voucher program.
● Facilitate all aspects of the application process once the client becomes a potential qualified applicant. This includes maintaining and administering the waitlist, showing the property to interested clients, and assisting clients who have been selected in submitting the necessary documents to qualify for the unit
● Based on their disability and medical needs, assist clients in requesting reasonable accommodations from lease requirements.
● Assist clients in understanding and signing the lease agreement.
● Maintain and update client information HMIS database.
● Check with landlords by the fifth of each month, ensuring that rent is paid and there are no concerns
● Remain the agency's primary point of contact for landlord relationships
● Coordinate options for moving/maintenance issues
● Address lease-related issues on all supportive housing units
● Oversee the development and implementation of individual housing stabilization plans, including identification of barriers to obtaining/maintaining housing and steps to overcome them.
● After the client is housed, conduct home visits to support the individual to retain housing after placement.
Complete documentation of case management activities and grant required forms.
● Oversee appropriate discharge plans from housing programs.
● Serve on a team of community partners for select cases, as deemed appropriate by the volume of cases or the level of needs a client may have.
1. Collaborate with Community Partners
● Participates in team discussions with community partners on client progress and lack of progress and develop possible solutions to ensure best support for the client's success.
● Promotes good community relations and utilizes community services and resources.
● Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by CHE and by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
● Assumes on-call responsibility, as assigned.
2. Outreach and Relationship Management
● Outreach to community, business owners, realtors, landlords, housing developers and other service providers to identify new and existing opportunities and build strong relationships to better assist clients in accessing resources, mental health, medical care, employment, supportive services, and housing opportunities.
● Network with other agencies, coalitions, and local community meetings.

Other Functions:

1. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. (e.g., Attend workshops, conference)
3. Participates in staff meetings and other group activities essential for operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Understanding and commitment to the use of harm reduction strategies in the provision of service, and the use of evidence-based practices, including housing-first, trauma-informed care and critical time intervention.
● Commitment to active client involvement in program development and the design and delivery of supportive services.
● Creative, dynamic, flexible and resourceful personality with the ability to infuse staff and clients with enthusiasm.
● Sensitivity to the needs & issues of homeless persons, persons living with trauma, persons with disabilities, (mental illness, alcohol and other drug problems, etc.).
● Tolerance of stressful situations and the ability to deal with stress constructively.
● Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Demonstrated skill with problem solving techniques. Highly motivated self-starter and ability to coordinate multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
● Ability to work with diverse communities and exercise mature judgment.
● Knowledge of housing stock, community and social service resources in Monterey County
● Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office. HMIS training a plus.


Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
● Three years in related experience with case management services, housing, homeless and mentally. ill populations. Additional and relevant education may substitute this requirement.
● Possess a valid California Driver’s License and provide proof of automobile insurance.
● A demonstrated understanding and commitment to CSUMB’s vision statement.


Specialized Skills:


Preferred Qualifications:


Special Conditions of Employment:
● All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
● The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
● This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095.
● This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in HIPPA and the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

University Corporation at Monterey Bay positions are “at-will” employment


Compensation and Benefits:
Exempt or Non-exempt: This is a non-exempt (exempt) position and as such is (not) eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Salary Range: $27.00 per hour


How to Apply:
To apply, visit https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/6080

For full consideration, submit the required documents. For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library (map).

CSU Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to: Age, Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Nationality, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Veteran or Military Status.

All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.



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