Housing Coordinator | Franklin County

Gandara Center; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A community-based organization is looking for a Housing Coordinator to oversee Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing programs in Franklin County. The ideal candidate will engage with young adults and families experiencing homelessness, providing client-centered care, case management, and fostering relationships with community resources. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and relevant experience in homeless services. This role offers an hourly pay range of $22 - $25 and is ideally suited for someone committed to social equity.

Qualifications

• Experience in homeless services required, with supervision experience.
• Ability to work effectively with community agencies and diverse populations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, client-centered care to young adults and families in need.
• Engage clients in case management, safety planning, and housing assistance.
• Maintain relationships with landlords and community resources.

Skills

Client-centered care

Case management

Community engagement

Problem solving

Data entry and reporting

Education

Associate's degree and/or 3 years of experience in homeless services

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HMIS knowledge

Job description

3 Cty Continumm of Care 18 Church Street Greenfield, MA 01301, USA

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Hourly Range | $22 - $25

Additional Benefits

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Housing Coordinator | Franklin County

Work Location: Greenfield, Ma.

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary

The SHINE Franklin County Young Adult Housing Coordinator (Housing Coordinator) is responsible for the administration of the Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing Programs in Franklin County and the supervision of the Housing Specialist and Residential Counselors in the program. The Housing Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the program files and other paper work. In conjunction with the Supportive Housing Services Manager, the Housing Coordinator is responsible for monitoring data entry and reporting requirements for the TH/RRH and RRH components of the SHINE Program in Franklin County.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create a positive and supportive team providing trauma-informed, client-centered care to Young Adults and Young Families experiencing homelessness.
• Engage potentially high-risk clients in individualized case management, safety planning and planning for housing, employment, and/or education.
• Establish positive professional working relationships with families and individuals assessed and served in the TH/RRH Program.
• With residents in TH housing, provide in-home individualized case management, advocacy, safety planning and planning for housing, employment, and/or education to participants, including, but not limited to, the following activities: Assist participants in finding permanent housing, work closely with landlords, meet with participants at least once a week, monitor progress of participants in accordance with tools provided and adjust as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with landlords renting to young adults in RRH.
• Provide aftercare outreach and assistance.
• Provide linkages to community resources which increase opportunities for stable housing and economic independence.
• Develop relationships with potential funding sources, establish and maintain community linkages and collateral contacts, including area shelters and local housing organizations.
• Attend applicable meetings with network providers, the Network to End Homelessness, and others as necessary.
• Participate in collaborating on projects with other agencies/CoC as applicable to the position and knowledge base.
• Monitoring program files and other paperwork.
• Complete all required reports and tracking tools for participants, funding sources and the Agency. In conjunction with the Supportive Housing Services Manager, monitor data entry and reporting requirements for the TH/RRH program in Franklin County.
• Be available to work evenings/weekends, when necessary.
• Respond to after-hours work-related phone calls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree and/or 3 years of experience in homeless services required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Lived experience of housing insecurity strongly preferred.
• Supervision experience required.
• Experience working with pregnant and parenting adults required.
• Ability to work effectively with other community agencies (i.e. School Dept., DCF. Juvenile Court, etc.) Required.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative, analytical and decisive in problem solving required.
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently required.
• Ability to deal with diverse population required.
• Ability to maintain client files and electronic records required; knowledge of HMIS preferred.
• Ability to actively market and promote services preferred.
• Commitment to racial equity and inclusive practices.

The Gándara Mental Health Centerprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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