Housing Coordinator

Connecticut Community Care, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Community Care, Inc. is seeking a Housing Coordinator to assist clients in securing safe and appropriate housing. The role involves working closely with landlords and clients, identifying housing options, and ensuring proper documentation.

Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in housing services and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in housing service coordination preferred.
• Knowledge of community and housing resources in Connecticut.
• Familiarity with the needs of older adults and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with realtors to identify housing options for clients.
• Assist clients with transportation for viewing units.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the state system.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Description

Reporting Office: Eastern (North Frankin)

Covering Region/Community: Putnam, Woodstock, Stafford, Tolland

Job Requirement: Must have transportation & housing background preferred.

Mission

Connecticut Community Care helps people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities and incomes live their best lives at home with active and meaningful connections to their communities.

Summary

The Housing Coordinator, under the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program, works with consumers, families, providers, landlords, property owners, and other staff to coordinate, manage, and implement housing tools, resources, and inventories to ensure that consumers secure safe and appropriate housing. At CCC all duties are performed in a manner that fosters the achievement of the organization's mission.

Essential Functions

• Works with realtors, landlords, and others to identify potential units in subsidized public and/or private housing, assuring MFP clients can be presented with at least 3 options.
• Coordinates with realtors and landlords within geographic area assigned by the department.
• Assists clients with arranging transportation to view units and/or provides clients with adequate visual representations of available units from which to choose.
• Completes and submits required housing paperwork.
• Identifies the need for modifications to a rental unit and follows protocols.
• Identifies and gains landlord approval regarding accessibility modifications required to make housing accessible and safe for clients.
• Ensures that consumers are aware of their role and responsibilities regarding applicable subsidies.
• Assist clients after transition with issues pertaining to rental payments, landlord relationships, and local housing authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation in the state system.
• Attends company and state meetings as required.
• Performs other related projects or assignments as requested including photocopy work, data entry, typing, distribution of reports, etc.

Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Experience

• One to two years experience in housing service coordination for the aging and persons with disabilities is preferred.
• Experience in real estate market and negotiation a plus.
• Knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy a plus.
• Knowledge of community and housing resources in Connecticut, with the ability to understand and articulate multiple programs.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to keep organized and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with the needs of multiple vulnerable populations, especially older adults and persons with disabilities.

Other

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.