Housing Coordinator

CT Community Care; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Community Care is seeking a Housing Coordinator to work under the Money Follows the Person program. The role coordinates housing options, resources, and paperwork to ensure consumers secure safe, appropriate housing and that all duties support CCC’s mission.

You will collaborate with consumers, families, landlords, realtors, and state staff, identify at least three unit options, assist with viewing logistics and subsidy paperwork, and maintain up-to-date documentation in the state

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Able to stay organized in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with needs of vulnerable populations (older adults, disabled).
• Experience in housing service coordination is preferred.
• Knowledge of CT housing resources and programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential housing units in subsidized housing and present at least 3 options.
• Coordinate with realtors, landlords, and others within the geographic area.
• Assist clients with arranging transportation to view units and provide visual representations of units.
• Complete and submit housing paperwork and subsidies documentation.
• Identify and arrange modifications needed for accessibility and safety.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in the state system.
• Attend meetings and support related projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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