Director of Housing Dedham, MA

Riverside Community Care; Dedham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Twelve paid holidays

Vacation and sick time accrual

401(k) with employer match

EAP / Travel Assistance Plan

Referral bonus

Theater and entertainment discounts

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Dedham, MA is seeking a Director of Housing to lead Housing Coordinators within Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS). The role emphasizes mentorship, tenancy education, and facilitating access to subsidies to support stable community living.

You will collaborate with GLE managers, ACCS clinicians, landlords, and housing authorities to build strong housing networks and advocate for Persons served, while guiding staff development across ACCS contracts.

Responsibilities

• Orient Housing Coordinators for onboarding, provide consultation to staff, educate on tenancy issues, housing rights, and resources.
• Support Housing Coordinators in securing subsidies for Persons.
• Work with Persons to secure housing that meets needs and teach skills to maintain community housing.
• Provide direct support to Persons using ACCS services as needed.
• Collaborate with GLE House Managers, GLE Directors, ACCS Clinicians, and ACCS leadership to nurture movement across GLEs.
• Serve as primary contact for landlords, housing authorities, and DMH Area housing staff to foster communication and advocacy.
• Mentor Housing Coordinators in developing relationships with landlords and housing authorities at the local level.
• Assist other CLS division programs such as PACT and Clubhouses in housing-related matters.

Job description

Riverside Community Care

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Director of Housing

Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals and to assist individuals in developing skills, establishing natural supports and resources to live successfully in the community.

As a member of the ACCS management team, the Director of Housing will provide oversight and mentorship to Housing Coordinators across ACCS contracts.

The Director of Housing will:

• be responsible for orienting new Housing Coordinators, providing consultation to Housing Coordinators and other ACCS staff and managers, educating them and Persons using ACCS services about tenancy issues, housing rights, and resources
• support Housing Coordinators in their duties as they assist Persons with applying for and attaining subsidies
• work with Persons to secure housing that meet their needs and will guide the Person in learning the skills necessary to maintain community housing
• provide some direct support to Persons using ACCS services as needed
• will work with Group Living Environment (GLE) House Managers, GLE Directors, ACCS Clinicians, and ACCS management (ACCS Program Directors and Clinical Directors) to help facilitate and nurture a culture of movement in the GLE's
• serve as the primary point of contact for developing relationships with landlords, housing authorities, and DMH Area housing staff, to foster communication and provide advocacy
• guide and mentor Housing Coordinators in developing and maintaining relationships with landlords and housing authorities at the local level as appropriate
• assist other CLS division programs such as PACT and Clubhouses in any housing related matters

Schedule: 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday

Pay Rate: $70,719.79/year

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment,perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace in 2022 and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee