Housing Coordinator

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana seeks a full-time housing counselor to provide education and guidance to clients pursuing permanent housing. The role acts as the TBRA liaison for both residential and non-residential clients, ensuring compliance with leases and program requirements.

Qualifications include at least an associate degree (bachelor's preferred) and strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with clients, staff and partners
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Computer proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining professionalism
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within guidelines
• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide housing counseling to clients for entering and maintaining permanent housing
• Serve as TBRA liaison for residential and non-residential clients
• Assist clients with intake assessments and redeterminations
• Develop and maintain housing assessments and service plans
• Foster relationships with community partners and landlords
• Document meetings and maintain confidential files
• Travel to client homes and community spaces as needed
• Coordinate disbursement of funds for services
• Complete required forms and reports

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Reports to: Director of Programs

Full-time, 40 Hours

Nonexempt/Hourly

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide housing counseling to residential and non-residential clients for the purpose of entering and/or maintaining permanent housing. Act as a trained leader in guiding clients into safe and stable housing, from providing education on tenancy barriers to negotiating with property managers. Primary liaison for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) for both residential and non-residential clients. Work closely with program participants to maintain compliance with lease, property rules and subsequent TBRA agreements to reduce evictions. Ensure the program provides excellent and consistent services.
• Assist clients in connecting to internal and external financial resources to obtain safe and stable housing
• Identify eligible clients, collect required paperwork, conduct the client intake assessments and redeterminations
• Assist client(s) with the development and maintenance of housing assessments, service plans, and short-term and long-term goals
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with community partners; make client referrals and network with appropriate landlords, agencies and businesses
• Provide case management and supportive services, including office visits and field visits, advocacy and counseling including housing assistance, employment counseling, education counseling, health care access and goal identification and planning
• Document all client meetings and groups; maintain confidential client files to meet agency and funder requirements
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to clients' homes and community spaces to assist clients with housing needs and collaborate with community partners
• Coordinate disbursement of funds for services with appropriate staff
• Coordinate client's discharge and follow-up needs
• Be a champion for the agency, clients and staff at all times
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures
• Attend all meetings and complete all forms and reports required by direct supervisor, funders, Executive Director or the Board
• Carry out other duties as assigned or as necessary to ensure organizational success

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in social services. Experience with case management. Experience working with victims of domestic violence. Experience with client advocacy. Experience working with homeless populations a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with clients, staff and community partners
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards and agency policies
• Must be able to listen and speak clearly on the telephone